

Records at Glance: Brewers: 43-31, 1st NL Central; Royals: 29-46, 5th AL Central
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Odalis Perez, LHP (4-7, 6.06)

Yovani Gallardo, RHP (1-0, 4.26)
Scouting Report
Royals: The final line doesn't show it, but Perez's six innings of three-run ball against the Cardinals in his last start was a tremendous performance. Facing his career nemesis, Perez tossed his best game in nearly a month, coaxing several huge double plays and striking out Albert Pujols in a clutch situation. He continued to shine on the road, posting a 4.97 ERA, far better than his 7.30 road mark. Perez is 3-0 with a 2.97 ERA in five starts against the Brewers.
Brewers: Gallardo earned a starting ovation as he walked off the field following his Major League debut, when the 21-year-old pitched into the seventh inning and delivered an RBI double against the Giants in his first career at-bat. Gallardo was charged with three runs on just four hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out four and throwing first-pitch strikes to 19 of the 26 hitters that he faced. Gallardo was 8-3 with a 2.90 ERA in 13 starts for Triple-A Nashville, and he led all of Minor League Baseball with 110 strikeouts.
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Royals Probable Lineup:
CF David DeJesus
2B Esteban Germ