Royals vs. Rangers Friday gamethread

Beat the champs!

After some Midwest storms, we have a gorgeous evening in Kansas City as the Royals begin a three-game series against the defending champion Texas Rangers. The Rangers are 7-6 on the road so far this year. Last year they swept the series in Kauffman Stadium.

Brady Singer takes to hill after posting a 2.62 ERA in April, the third-best month of his career. He’s given up one or fewer runs in three starts this year, and struck...