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--RHP Zack Greinke, who starts Wednesday at Chicago, is 0-6 with a 7.78 ERA in eight games at U.S. Cellular Field.
--LF David DeJesus threw out a runner at the plate and another at second base Tuesday. He is the first outfielder in Royals history to log two assists in the season opener.
--3B Alex Gordon, who drove in both Kansas City runs Tuesday, has homered on opening day in 2008 and 2009.
MEDICAL WATCH:
LHP John Bale (thyroid surgery on March 3) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. When he regains his strength and stamina, he will be activated, but he likely will pitch at least one or two games on a minor league rehab assignment first.
ROTATION:
1. RHP Gil Meche
2. RHP Zack Greinke
3. RHP Kyle Davies
4. RHP Sidney Ponson (inactive as of opening day)
5. LHP Horacio Ramirez
BULLPEN:
RHP Joakim Soria (closer)
RHP Kyle Farnsworth
LHP Ron Mahay
RHP Juan Cruz
RHP Doug Waechter
RHP Robinson Tejada
RHP Jamey Wright
LINEUP:
1. CF Coco Crisp
2. LF David DeJesus
3. 2B Mark Teahen
4. RF Jose Guillen
5. 1B Mike Jacobs
6. DH Billy Butler
7. 3B Alex Gordon
8. C Miguel Olivo
9. SS Mike Aviles
RESERVES:
C John Buck
INF/OF Willie Bloomquist
INF Alberto Callaspo
C/INF/OF Brayan Pena
INF Tony Pena Jr.
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