Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals

The Rays have returned home after a remarkable road trip - winning eight of 10 against the Twins, Mariners and Angels - and will face the Royals to open a three-game series at Tropicana Field.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson, a hard-luck loser in RHP Felix Hernandez's perfect game last week, will start on the mound for the Rays.

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