Smith seeks rebound to open I-70 Series
(MLB.com Kansas City Royals)

Right-hander Burch Smith (1-3, 6.41 ERA) will start the I-70 Series opener as the Cardinals come to Kauffman Stadium for a 7:15 p.m. CT game Friday. Smith has been solid since joining the Royals` starting rotation in July, but allowed six runs in five innings against the Twins on Saturday. The Cardinals will counter with rookie lefty Austin Gomber (1-0, 4.10 ERA).