Jose Quintana (5-6, 2.58 ERA) takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox (31-30) as they meet Chris Young (2-6, 6.37 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (30-30) in the second of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The Royals lost the last game 7-5, extending an eight-game losing streak. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jun. 11 and will air on WGN and FSKC.
In his most recent outing, Quintana pitched 4.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out four and walking three in a 5-2 loss to the Tigers. Todd Frazier (.213, 36 Rs, 19 HRs, 42 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Royals were unsuccessful against the Indians 7-0 the last time Young pitched. He went 4.2 innings, allowing five runs, striking out five and walking one. Eric Hosmer (.324, 32 Rs, 12 HRs, 38 RBIs, 4 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Royals, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 15-15, while Kansas City is 12-15.
The Royals are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The White Sox have a 7-12 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 4-25. The Royals have a 4-18 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total home runs this season, Chicago ranks 24th with 56 homers and Kansas City is 28th with 50.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 138 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half at 14th with 194.
The White Sox are 21-17 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Royals are 22-14 when they hit at least one homer.
