White Sox vs Royals starting pitchers
- Seth Lugo for Kansas City Royals
- Drew Thorpe for Chicago White Sox
White Sox vs Royals statistics
| Stat |
White Sox |
Royals |
| Hits |
727 (29th) |
811 (15th) |
| Batting Average |
.220 (29th) |
.247 (11th) |
| Runs Batted In |
300 (30th) |
442 (10th) |
| Runs |
315 (30th) |
455 (Tied-11th) |
| Home Runs |
86 (28th) |
102 (Tied-18th) |
| Walks |
261 (29th) |
265 (28th) |
| Stolen Bases |
64 (16th) |
82 (8th) |
| Strikeouts |
862 (10th) |
678 (30th) |
| Pitches |
13919 (25th) |
13743 (28th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-1 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
7-1 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-4 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-0 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
6-1 |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
6-1 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
7-1 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
9-4 |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
6-2 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
4-1 |
White Sox vs Royals predictions
As the Chicago White Sox gear up to face the Kansas City Royals, all eyes might be on Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert given their notable stats this season. Vaughn, with his batting average steadily holding at .235 and leading the team in RBIs, is expected to be a crucial player in driving in those pivotal runs. On the other hand, Luis Robert’s dynamic presence on the field and a strong projection in runs and home runs might just spark the lineup, providing the White Sox with the momentum they need on the road.
Shifting focus to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. emerges as a key figure to watch. Currently boasting an impressive .332 batting average and leading his team in RBIs, Witt’s performance at the plate is nothing short of phenomenal. Not to be overshadowed, Salvador Perez with his 17 home runs brings that power-hitting capability which could prove decisive in clutch situations. Given their current form and home field advantage at Kauffman Stadium, these players are primed to make significant impacts.
Considering the overall dynamics and performances, the scales seem tipped in favor of the Kansas City Royals for this matchup. Their stronghold over the White Sox during both the regular season series and in recent games adds layers of confidence to their camp. Furthermore, with Royals’ pitcher Seth Lugo showing stellar stats and an ERA of 2.48, their pitching seems robust enough to stave off the White Sox hitters. Royals fans have good reason to anticipate another win, extending their dominance in this series.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- MJ Melendez (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Christian Chamberlain (RP): Out
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kyle Wright (SP): 60-Day-IL
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Michael Soroka (RP): Day-To-Day
- Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
- Dominic Leone (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Mike Clevinger (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Matt Foster (RP): 60-Day-IL
White Sox vs Royals game info
| Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
| Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sun 2:10 PM |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
8% |
