Royals try to shake off setback ahead of opener at Houston

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The Kansas City Royals, back in second place in the American League Central after sharing the top spot for a day, will look to bounce back when they open a four-game road series against the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Kansas City won the first three games of a four-game series at Cleveland this week, but the Royals coughed up a late three-run lead en route to a 7-5 loss on Wedne