Here is your pregame soundtrack for the Royals-Astros ALDS
As the Royals prepare to face the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALDS, here is your pre-game soundtrack. The Star has compiled a Spotify playlist of the expected Game 1 lineup and added a few walk-up songs from bench players and pitchers that could play a crucial role this series. The list is not complete — see below — but it’s a pretty good start.
Here’s the playlist, with a track listing below:
The expected lineup:
1. Alcides Escobar, “Pierdo la Cabez” — Zion Y Lennow
2. Ben Zobrist, “The Dawn” — Julianna Zobrist
3. Lorenzo Cain, “Trap Queen” — Fetty Wap
4. Eric Hosmer, “Hood Go Crazy” — Tech N9ne
5. Kendrys Morales, “Se Cree Mala” — Plan B
6. Mike Moustakas, “Roots Reggae Music” — Rebelution
7. Salvador Perez, “Fanatica Sensual” — Plan B
8. Alex Gordon, “I Mean It” — G-Eazy
9. Alex Rios, “Miss You” — The Rolling Stones
The bench:
Jarrod Dyson, “I Don’t Get Tired” — Kevin Gates
Paulo Orlando, “Eu Vim Pra Ficar” — MC Guime
Christian Colon, “Off the Corner” — Meek Mill Ft. Rick Ross
The pitchers:
Johnny Cueto, “Como Antes” — El Mayor Clasico Ft. Shadow Blow
Wade Davis, “Ackrite” — Dr. Dre
Kelvin Herrera, “Abayarde” — Tego Calderon
Kris Medlen, “Icky Thump” White Stripes
Chris Young, “Young Forever” — Jay-Z
Finally, you may be asking: What about Game 1 starter Yordano Ventura? Well, his walk-up song isn’t on Spotify — it’s actually a tribute track titled “Yordano Ventura” by an artist named Gago MC — but it is on YouTube.
Enjoy.
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