The Astros took Game 1 of the best-of-five ALDS in Kansas City on Thursday night, but the Royals don't have to wait long for a chance to even the series up. The two clubs will do battle in Game 2 on Friday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. ET (2:45 local time for both teams).

Here's how the teams will line up.

Visiting Astros (1-0)

1. Jose Altuve, 2B
2. George Springer, RF
3. Carlos Correa, SS
4. Colby Rasmus, LF
5. Evan Gattis, DH
6. Luis Valbuena, 3B
7. Chris Carter, 1B
8. Jason Castro, C
9. Jake Marisnick, CF
SP: Scott Kazmir (L)

Home Royals (0-1)

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Ben Zobrist, 2B
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Kendrys Morales, DH
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Alex Gordon, LF
9. Alex Rios, CF
SP: Johnny Cueto (R)

Can the Astros take a 2-0 lead?
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