O mau tempo interrompe a estreia da série Royals contra Brewers

The Kansas City Royals have postponed Friday’s series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers due to inclement weather.

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The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at Kauffman Stadium. The first game is set for 1:10 p.m. The second game will follow at 6:10 p.m.

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Both teams completed batting practice on Friday before the official announcement of the postponement.

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A severe thunderstorm watch was initiated for Kansas City and surrounding areas. The looming forecast includes a chance for high winds, hail and a possibility of a tornado.

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Friday’s game was initially scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Central. It will be moved to Saturday night as the second contest of the doubleheader. Saturday’s originally scheduled game — slated for 3:10 p.m. — will be moved up as the first game, at 1:10 p.m.

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The Royals will start right-hander Luinder Avila in the first game on Saturday. He was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to make a spot start as Michael Wacha is battling an illness.

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Seth Lugo (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start game 2. The Royals veteran right-hander tossed 6 and 1/3 scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

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Both games of the doubleheader will be broadcast on Royals.TV. Fans with tickets to Friday’s game will be able to attend game 2 on Saturday. An exchange of tickets will not be required to attend the rescheduled contest.

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The Brewers will keep their same rotation in order. Right-hander Chad Patrick (0-0, 2.08 ERA) will oppose Avila. Fellow righty Brandon Sproat (0-0, 21.00 ERA) is set to pitch game 2 opposite Lugo.

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The Royals began their six-game homestand against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. The club took two of three games against their American League Central rivals.

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Last season, the Royals dropped two of three games against the Brewers at American Family Field.