The Kansas City Royals were already a favorite to go deep in the playoffs this year when they added right handed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto. Remember last year they almost won it all with "Big Game" James Shields who was pretty underwhelming as an "Ace".

The Royals find themselves down 1-0 at home against the Houston Astros and lefty Scott Kazmir who the Astros picked up from the A's.

Houston Astros:

Scott Kazmir

1. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
2. George Springer (R) RF
3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
4. Colby Rasmus (L) LF
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
7. Chris Carter (R) 1B
8. Jason Castro (L) C
9. Jake Marisnick (R) CF

Kansas City Royals:

Johnny Cueto

1. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
2. Ben Zobrist (S) 2B
3. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
4. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
5. Kendrys Morales (S) DH
6. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
7. Salvador Perez (R) C
8. Alex Gordon (L) LF
9. Alex Rios (R) RF

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