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Royals start Chris Owings in center field in place of Billy Hamilton

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jorge Lopez talks about his struggles after allowing four runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Royals won 9-4 at Kauffman Stadium. By

Royals center fielder Billy Hamilton will get the day off for Sunday’s game against the Angels after leaving Saturday night’s game because of right hamstring tightness.

Taking Hamilton out of Saturday’s game was described as a “precautionary” measure, and Royals manager Ned Yost decided before even talking to Hamilton on Sunday that he’d give him another day. Chris Owings will start in center field on Sunday.