Lorenzo Cain returns to action as Royals face Minnesota
Lorenzo Cain is back in the Royals lineup after getting Monday off. Paulo Orlando continues to start in right field, even though a left-handed pitcher is starting for the Twins.
Here are the lineups as LHP Jason Vargas (1-1, 6.00 ERA) faces LHP Tommy Milone (2-0, 2.08 ERA):
TWINS (5-8)
1. Danny Santana, SS.
2. Torii Hunter, RF.
3. Joe Mauer, 1B.
4. Brian Dozier, 2B.
5. Kennys Vargas, DH.
6. Trevor Plouffe, 3B.
7. Oswaldo Arcia, LF.
8. Kurt Suzuki, C.
9. Shane Robinson, CF.
ROYALS (10-3)
1. Alcides Escobar, SS.
2. Mike Moustakas, 3B.
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF.
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B.
5. Kendrys Morales, DH.
6. Alex Gordon, LF.
7. Salvador Perez, C.
8. Paulo Orlando, RF.
9. Christian Colon, 2B.
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