The starting pitchers are Michael Wacha (7-9) for the Kansas City Royals, and Jack Leiter (7-6) for the Texas Rangers. The Royals were vicotrious 6-2 over the White Sox Saturday in their last game. Mike Yastrzemski went 1 for 3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Daniel Lynch was picked up the victory after throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit.

The Texas Rangers placed Jake Burger on the 10-day injured list on Monday, a day after the infielder suffered a left wrist sprain against Toronto. Burger, 29, will make his third trip to the IL over the past two months.

Burger exited Sunday's game against the Royals due to wrist discomfort and an MRI revealed a sprain. The severity of the sprain is not clear, so it's unclear how much time Burger might miss. Rowdy Tellez should continue to see the bulk of the starts at first base against right-handed pitching,

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to provide all of Kansas City's offense, Michael Wacha pitched 5 2/3 effective innings and the surging Royals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.

The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals have little room for error considering they both reside on the outside of a wild-card berth in the American League. Especially as they're about to begin a key four-game series at Kansas City on Monday night.