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Angels Vs. Royals Starting Lineups: Erick Aybar (Big Toe) Sits Again

The Los Angeles Angels continue their homestand by opening a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Monday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Shortstop Erick Aybar, who fouled a ball off his right foot on Saturday, sits for the second straight game with a right big toe contusion.

Maicer Izturis gets the start at shortstop for the Angels. Peter Bourjos gets the call in center field, starting for the fourth time in five games, though he is in an 0-for-10 and 4-for-27 slump. C.J. Wilson is on the mound for the Halos, facing Bruce Chen for Kansas City.

Royals (40-54)

Gordon LF
Escobar SS
Cain CF
Butler DH
Moustakas 3B
Betancourt 2B
Francoeur RF
Hosmer 1B
Pena C

Angels (52-44)

Trout LF
Hunter RF
Pujols 1B
Trumbo DH
Kendrick 2B
Callaspo 3B
Izturis SS
Bourjos CF
Wilson C

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