Ray 4/7/14 Starting Lineup
Jennings CF
Myers RF
Zobrist 2B
Longoria 3B
Forsythe DH
Loney 1B
Rodriguez LF
Hanigan C
Escobar SS
Moore LHP
Noteworthiness
- Matt Moore will get the start on the mound Monday night, opposite of Jason Vargas. The Royals lefty (former Angel) has gone 3-2 while putting together a healthy 2.59 ERA against the Rays over the last three seasons. Don’t forget you can read about tonight’s pitching match-up, and more, here.
- A mere 11 months ago, we were talking about a May snow-out in Kansas City, when the Rays attempted to face the Royals in the mid-western barbeque capital of America. At least the temperature will be in the 60’s tonight. Let’s hope the bats are even hotter.
- The Royals announced neither relievers Tim Collins or Francisley Bueno will be available — both went on DL today. In turn, they’ve called up Donnie Joseph and Michael Mariot.
- Tampa Bay is the majors’ best team on the road over the last four years, but are 3-13 all-time in road openers. They’ll be looking to reverse the curse tonight.