Mike Moustakas back at third base and batting fifth for Royals
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas is back at third base and batting fifth on Thursday night.
Moustakas handled the DH duties the last two games as Brandon Moss got a rest. He is back at the hot corner as Cheslor Cuthbert returns to the bench. Thursday is also the first game he has batted fifth this season as he spent the last three games in the sixth spot.
Moustakas is on fire offensively, slashing .435/.480/.826 with 2 home runs, 6 runs scored, and 6 RBI in his last 25 plate appearances (6 games).
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