Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Kansas City, NBC Sports Chicago
Series Overview
The Royals are looking to extend their dominant home streak against Chicago, having won 12 straight at Kauffman Stadium versus the Sox. Chicago, meanwhile, is trying to snap a five-game road losing skid and salvage a tough season.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | Michael Lorenzen | 0–0 | — | — | — |
| White Sox | Sean Burke | 4–9 | 4.26 | 1.44 | 107 K |
Lorenzen returns from the IL (oblique strain) and makes his first start since July 6. Burke has struggled recently, going 0–2 with a 5.00 ERA over his last five outings.
Team Trends & Stats
Kansas City Royals
- Home Record: 31–29
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Team ERA: 3.65 (4th in MLB)
- Season Series vs. CHW: 6–2
- Key Injuries: Ragans, Bubic, Lorenzen, Massey, Canha
Chicago White Sox
- Road Record: 18–42
- Last 10 Games: 2–8
- Team Batting Avg: .212
- Key Injuries: Castro, Thorpe, Berroa, Bush, Altavilla
Key Players to Watch
| Royals | White Sox |
|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. – .288 AVG, 17 HR, 37 doubles | Lenyn Sosa – .273 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI |
| Maikel Garcia – .301 AVG, 31 doubles | Edgar Quero – 11-for-40, 2 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games |
| Adam Frazier – 14-for-33, 6 RBI last 10 games | Miguel Vargas – 13 HR, .226 AVG |
Witt Jr. enters with a 16-game hitting streak vs. Chicago, batting .531 over that stretch.
Kansas City has won 64% of games when favored at -178 or shorter odds this season.
The Royals have outscored the White Sox 59–13 during their 12-game home win streak against Chicago. With Lorenzen back and Witt Jr. surging, Kansas City is well-positioned to continue its dominance. Burke’s recent struggles and Chicago’s road woes make the Royals a strong pick to cover the spread.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Kansas City Royals – 181
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
