Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals: Saturday Matchup Preview
The Chicago White Sox (27-72) will face off against the Kansas City Royals (53-45) in an American League Central division matchup on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET in Kansas City, Missouri.
Pitching Matchup
In this game, the White Sox will send Jonathan Cannon (1-3, 4.41 ERA) to the mound to face off against Brady Singer (5-6, 3.20 ERA) of the Royals. Cannon has recorded 39 strikeouts with a 1.31 WHIP this season, while Singer has 99 strikeouts with a 1.23 WHIP.
Team Statistics and Recent Performance
The Royals hold a 7-1 lead in the season series against the White Sox. Kansas City has a home record of 32-18 and is 19-9 in games where they hit two or more home runs. Meanwhile, the White Sox have struggled on the road with a 10-38 record and an overall record of 27-72, going 15-57 in games after giving up a home run.
In their last 10 games, the Royals have a 5-5 record and are batting .268 with a 3.87 ERA, outscoring opponents by 13 runs. On the other hand, the White Sox have a 2-8 record, batting .211 with a 4.94 ERA, scoring 22 more runs than their opponents.
Key Players and Injuries
Key players to watch in this matchup include Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez for the Royals, and Paul DeJong and Tommy Pham for the White Sox. In terms of injuries, both teams have players on the injured list, with the Royals missing MJ Melendez, Dan Altavilla, Josh Taylor, and Kyle Wright. The White Sox have players like Mike Soroka, Max Stassi, Dominic Leone, Mike Clevinger, Yoan Moncada, Jimmy Lambert, Matt Foster, and Jesse Scholtens on the IL.
Overall, the matchup between the White Sox and Royals promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a victory. Stay tuned for more updates on this game.
