KC Royals Series Preview: Royals (6-0) at Twins (1-5)

Another series and another home opener for their opponent, this time the AL Champion KC Royals are in Minneapolis against the Twins. Kansas City took care of Los Angeles winning all three games in Anaheim behind Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, Kendrys Morales and Salvador Perez, among others.

After a 3-0 trip to Southern California the Royals head to the land of a 1,000 lakes against the Twins. Photo Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Their opponents Minnesota have had a rough start getting swept by the unbeaten Tigers and losing two of three at the White Sox. Last season, the KC Royals won the season series against the Twinkies, who this season are projected to finish last in the central.

Probable Pitching Match-ups:
Monday, 3:10 pm – Danny Duffy/LHP (0-0, 9.00) v. Trevor May/RHP
Wednesday, 7:10 pm – Edinson Volquez/RHP (1-0, 1.13) v. Kyle Gibson/RHP (0-1, 14.73)
Thursday, 12:10 pm – Jason Vargas/LHP (1-0, 3.00) v. Tommy Milone/RHP (1-0, 0.00)

Comments on Pitching Match-ups –
Game 1: Duffy will make his second start of the season after getting a no-decision versus Chicago last week at home. Trevor May makes his 2014 debut in front of the Target Field faithful on Monday afternoon.
Game 2: Volquez was masterful on Thursday afternoon against the White Sox holding them in check for eight innings. Gibson has been a Royal pain in previous seasons and will no doubt want to rebound after a rocky first start.
Game 3: Vargas posted a win at LA on Friday night and has had success in Minneapolis last season, which hopefully continues. Milone is another guy who’s bothered KC going back to when he pitched with Oakland, he also has the teams lone win.