The Lexington Legends, the Royals’ Class A affiliate, will open the playoffs on Wednesday night with a starting pitcher who wasn’t in the organization when the season began.
Ditto for the Game 2 starter.
Right-hander Jackson Kowar, who was chosen by the Royals with the 33rd overall pick in the June draft, will take the ball for Lexington in the South Atlantic League semifinal opener against the Rome Braves.
The next game will be started by left-hander Daniel Lynch, who was the 34th overall pick by the Royals. It’s a best-of-three series, and right-hander Yefri Del Rosario will pitch the deciding game if necessary.