Friday’s Royals lineup against Red Sox, pitching probables and TV info
The Royals, fresh off a four-game sweep of the Brewers, look to keep it going against the Red Sox on Friday. First pitch is 7:10 p.m., and game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Kansas City and KCSP (610 AM).
Yohan Pino gets his first start as a member of the Royals. He made 11 starts for the Twins last season. Pino has made six relief appearances this season for the Royals, amassing an 0.64 ERA in 14 innings.
The Royals lineup against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriquez (2-1, 3.55):
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. Alex Rios, RF
9. Omar Infante, 2B
P Yohan Pino (0-0, 0.64)
Eduardo Rodriguez, 2-1, will get the start for Boston.
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