It is Game Time! The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox are gearing up for a three-game series starting Friday, August 15th. This matchup promises an exciting weekend of baseball as both teams look to gain an edge in their season. Sox and Royals Fans can expect to see some key pitching matchups and offensive battles throughout the series.
Key Matchup Details
Series Dates: August 15-17
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Game 1: Friday, August 15th
Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
Royals Starting Pitcher: Noah Cameron
White Sox Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale
TV: FDSKC and CHSN
Livestream: Fubo
Game 2: Saturday, August 16th
Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Royals Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen
White Sox Starting Pitcher: Sean Burke
TV: FDSKC and CHSN
Livestream: Fubo
Game 3: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
Royals Starting Pitcher: Ryan Bergert
White Sox Starting Pitcher: Davis Martin
TV: FDSKC and CHSN
Livestream: Fubo
Betting Insights and Team Performance
The Royals have a winning record when favored this season, securing victories in 55.3% of games where they were the moneyline favorite. Conversely, the White Sox have rarely been the favorite, splitting their two games when listed as such. Chicago has struggled as the underdog, winning only 36.4% of those contests unfortunately.
Team Leaders
Kansas City Royals:
Top Hitters:
Player
AVG
OBP
SLG
HR%
K%
Bobby Witt Jr.
.288
.346
.494
3.3%
19.2%
Maikel Garcia
.302
.365
.469
2.2%
13.0%
Vinnie Pasquantino
.260
.321
.450
4.3%
15.6%
Leading Pitchers:
Player
ERA
W-L
K
BB
Noah Cameron
2.52
6-5
76
26
Seth Lugo
3.77
8-6
110
47
Michael Wacha
3.35
7-9
101
37
Chicago White Sox:
Top Hitters:
Player
AVG
OBP
SLG
HR%
K%
Mike Tauchman
.277
.371
.441
2.9%
23.3%
Lenyn Sosa
.273
.302
.434
3.6%
21.9%
Andrew Benintendi
.223
.291
.406
3.9%
16.9%
Leading Pitchers:
Player
ERA
W-L
K
BB
Shane Smith
4.01
3-7
98
45
Sean Burke
4.26
4-9
107
53
Davis Martin
4.17
4-9
70
31
This series presents an opportunity for both teams to make a statement as they head into the latter part of the season.
Let´s Go White Sox!
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