Royals vs White Sox starting pitchers
- Jonathan Cannon for Chicago White Sox
- Michael Wacha for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs White Sox statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
White Sox |
| Hits |
894 (Tied-12th) |
785 (29th) |
| Batting Average |
.252 (10th) |
.218 (29th) |
| Runs Batted In |
484 (8th) |
318 (30th) |
| Runs |
498 (10th) |
335 (30th) |
| Home Runs |
111 (Tied-19th) |
92 (28th) |
| Walks |
279 (28th) |
272 (29th) |
| Stolen Bases |
86 (10th) |
70 (14th) |
| Strikeouts |
723 (30th) |
948 (8th) |
| Pitches |
14866 (28th) |
15033 (25th) |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/29/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-5 |
| 7/28/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-3 |
| 7/27/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-3 |
| 7/26/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
10-0 |
| 7/25/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
2-1 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/29/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
8-5 |
| 7/28/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
7-3 |
| 7/27/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
9-4 |
| 7/26/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
6-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
8-6 |
Royals vs White Sox predictions
Heading into the game against the Chicago White Sox, certain players from the Kansas City Royals are looking prime to make significant impacts. Take Bobby Witt Jr., for example, who's been absolutely electric with a stellar batting average that just keeps climbing. He's projected to bag a few hits, potentially adding another home run or more to his tally, given his form. We can't ignore the likes of Salvador Perez either, with his power hitting that's expected to drive in crucial runs. Their pitcher, Michael Wacha, with an ERA of 3.65 and a commendable WHIP of 1.22, could be key in muzzling the White Sox's bats through crucial innings.
On the flip side, the Chicago White Sox have players like Andrew Vaughn, who's trying to find his groove, and Paul DeJong, known for sending baseballs out of the park with 18 homers already. Vaughn’s average might seem modest, but he's showing signs of heating up, which could spell trouble for the Royals' pitching if he catches one just right. In terms of pitching, Jonathan Cannon, despite a higher ERA than his counterpart, has shown flashes of brilliance and might just line up a few surprises for the Royals' hitters.
Given these dynamics, the Royals seem to have the upper edge, especially considering their recent performances and overall season record compared to the White Sox’s struggles. Wacha’s pitching might just be the deciding factor in a game that promises some exciting at-bats from the likes of Witt Jr. and Perez. So, if I were a betting man, my money would be on Kansas City continuing their dominance in this match-up, leveraging both their solid batting lineup and strategic pitching. What's your take on this upcoming clash?
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Dominic Leone (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Matt Foster (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Hunter Harvey (RP): Day-To-Day
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- John Schreiber (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Christian Chamberlain (RP): Out
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
Royals vs White Sox game info
| Venue |
Guaranteed Rate Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Tue 8:10 PM |
| TV |
Bally Sports KC |
| Temperature |
82° |
| Chance of Rain |
2% |
