Yordano Ventura (4-3, 4.81 ERA) and Carlos Rodon (2-4, 4.47 ERA) take the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Kansas City Royals (25-22) and the Chicago White Sox (27-22) at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the last game 7-5, and Kansas City leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and can be seen on WGN and FSKC.
Ventura pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out three and walking four in a 3-2 defeat to the White Sox. Eric Hosmer (.307, 25 Rs, 9 HRs, 27 RBIs, 3 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run, one home run, and four RBIs. Rodon went 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking two in a 3-2 win over the Royals in his most recent start. Todd Frazier (.235, 31 Rs, 15 HRs, 35 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Kansas City and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Within its division, Kansas City has a record of 9-7 SU. The Royals have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Kansas City is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 34 bases. Kansas City’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The White Sox are 11-5 against AL Central opponents. Offensively, the White Sox have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. Shifting to the pitching staff and defense, the White Sox allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them fifth in the AL.
The Royals lead the season series, 3-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – CWS
Notes
Kansas City has won 50% (10-10) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Chicago has won 54% (13-11) of its games when taking a late lead.
The White Sox are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Royals have an 8-9 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Royals are 19-8. The White Sox have a 21-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, Kansas City has earned 181 this season. Chicago ranks 17th with 201 runs.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 102 this season. Chicago ranks in the top 10 with 161.
When the Royals hit at least one home run, they are 19-11. When the White Sox hit at least one homer, they have an 18-14 record.
