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Astros manager A.J. Hinch is no stranger to Kansas City

By CHRIS BUMBACA

cbumbaca@kcstar.com

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch spoke to members of the media from the dugout before Friday’s game between the Royals and the Astros at Kauffman Stadium.
Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch spoke to members of the media from the dugout before Friday’s game between the Royals and the Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Colin E. Braley THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting in a dugout at Kauffman Stadium isn’t an unfamiliar feeling for Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch.

Hinch played two of his seven MLB seasons in Kansas City, appearing in 117 games for the Royals. He hit .214 with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs in 2001-2.

“I loved my time here,” Hinch said.

“This isn’t my first time coming back but it’s always nice seeing some familiar faces in the clubhouse and around the ballpark.”

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