Lineups: Jason Vargas takes the mound as Royals aim to sweep Rockies

The Royals are looking to scoop a two-game series against the Rockies on Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. The game begins at 1:10 p.m.

Here are the lineups as Jason Vargas (3-1, 3.04 ERA) faces Jhoulys Chacin (0-1, 4.91 ERA):

1. Charlie Blackmon, LF.

2. Brandon Barnes, RF.

3. Troy Tulowitzki, SS.

4. Carlos Gonzalez, DH.

5. Nolan Arenado, 3B.

6. Justin Morneau, 1B.

7. Drew Stubbs, CF.

8. Michael McKenry, C.

9. Charlie Culberson, 2B.

1. Nori Aoki, RF.

2. Eric Hosmer, 1B.

3. Billy Butler, DH.

4. Salvador Perez, C.

5. Alex Gordon, LF.

6. Johnny Giavotella, 2B.

7. Lorenzo Cain, CF.

8. Mike Moustakas, 3B.

9. Alcides Escobar, SS.

This story was originally published May 14, 2014 at 11:27 AM with the headline "Lineups: Jason Vargas takes the mound as Royals aim to sweep Rockies ."