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Alex Gordon stays in leadoff spot as Royals open series with Cleveland

With Lorenzo Cain finishing his two-game suspension on Tuesday, the Royals outfield consists of Jarrod Dyson in center field and Paulo Orlando in right.

Here are the lineups as Jason Vargas (2-1, 5.95 ERA) faces Danny Salazar (3-0, 3.32 ERA):

INDIANS (9-15)

1. Jason Kipnis, 2B.

2. Carlos Santana, 1B.

3. Michael Brantley, CF.

4. Ryan Raburn, LF.

5. Brandon Moss, RF.

6. Nick Swisher, DH.

7. Mike Aviles, SS.

8. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B.

9. Roberto Perez, C.

ROYALS (16-9)

1. Alex Gordon, LF.