The scene at Kauffman Stadium, in Kansas City. Juxtapose that with the photo from May 1, 2013 below.
The scene, this afternoon, from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Juxtapose that with the photo (below) from May 1, 2013.
Never forget May 1, 2013. Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey takes a picture of snow falling in Kansas City after Tampa Bay's game was postponed.
Never forget May 1, 2013. Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey took a photo of the falling snow in Kansas City, after the Rays/Royals game was postponed.

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.

 

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