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White Sox try to keep home win streak going, host the Royals
TL;DR
The Chicago White Sox aim to extend their home win streak as they host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT. The Royals currently hold a 19-23 record, while the White Sox are at 20-21.
Key points
- White Sox aim to extend home win streak
- Royals have a record of 19-23
- White Sox hold a record of 20-21
- Game scheduled for Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT
- Starting pitchers are Seth Lugo and Noah Schultz
Chicago White SoxKansas City RoyalsNoah SchultzSeth Lugo
Kansas City Royals (19-23, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (20-21, second in the AL Central)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo (1-2, 3.21 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); White Sox: Noah Schultz (2-2, 4.68 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -115, White Sox -104; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Kansas City Royals.
Chicago has a 10-9 record in home games and a 20-21 record overall. The White Sox have hit 54 total home runs to rank second in the AL.
Kansas City has a 6-13 record on the road and a 19-23 record overall. The Royals have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the AL at 4.34.
Wednesday's game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The White Sox are up 3-2 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Chase Meidroth has a .277 batting average to lead the White Sox, and has nine doubles and three home runs. Sam Antonacci is 12 for 35 with three RBIs over the past 10 games.
Bobby Witt Jr. has a .305 batting average to lead the Royals, and has 11 doubles, a triple and six home runs. Maikel Garcia is 12 for 39 with six RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: White Sox: 6-4, .249 batting average, 3.52 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs
Royals: 6-4, .245 batting average, 3.50 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs
Q&A
What time do the White Sox play the Royals on Wednesday?
The White Sox play the Royals at 7:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
What are the current records of the White Sox and Royals?
The White Sox have a record of 20-21, while the Royals are at 19-23.
Who are the starting pitchers for the White Sox and Royals?
Noah Schultz will start for the White Sox, and Seth Lugo will pitch for the Royals.
