The Royals and Astros meet in the second game of a four-game set on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. Kansas City right-hander Kris Medlen makes his first start of the season against Houston right-hander Mike Fiers.
Medlen was skipped through the first time through the rotation, mostly because the Royals had three built-in off-days. He did throw a simulated game last Thursday. Medlen struggled with command during Spring Training, posting a 5.94 ERA in five starts.
KANSAS CITY -- Speedster Terrance Gore, pinch-running for Christian Colon, scored on a wild pitch from Twins reliever Trevor May with two out in the 10th as the Royals rallied past the winless Twins, 4-3, in walk-off fashion on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.