Game Details
First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET, with regional coverage on FDSN-KC and national coverage on MLB Network.
Pitching Matchup
Bergert has not allowed an earned run in six of his 15 outings and boasts an .186 opponents’ average this season, though he’s yet to record a quality start. Civale has struggled with consistency, surrendering at least four earned runs in three of his last four starts.
Team Comparison
Kansas City ranks 28th in runs per game (3.8), while Chicago’s lineup sits near the bottom in hits and slugging percentage.
Key Storylines
- The Royals hold a 9–3 edge in the season series and blanked Chicago 7–0 on Monday behind Shane Smith’s seven scoreless innings.
- Chicago has won three straight and enters as a +102 home underdog versus Kansas City’s −122 favorites.
- Rate Field’s dimensions have produced an over/under of 8.5 runs, with both staffs managing to keep totals in check this season.
- Kansas City is 32–16 when favored by −122 or more, while the White Sox are 45–78 as underdogs of +102 or worse.
Betting Outlook
Kansas City is 69–63–0 against the spread this season, and Chicago has claimed 47 wins when listed as underdogs of +102 or longer.
Expect another strong outing from Ryan Bergert backed by timely Royals power. The bullpen should hold late and Kansas City will complete the series sweep.
Game Odds
Kansas City Royals – 132
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 26, 2025
