White Sox at Royals 7/15/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Zack |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 8:15 AM ET

The Chicago White Sox open a four-game series on the road Monday against the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox lost on Saturday to the Oakland A’s 13-2. Chicago allowed seven runs in the first inning while Oakland pitching kept the White Sox hitters off balance. Luery Martin was taken out of the game by Chicago after the shortstop twisted an ankle while batting in the fifth.

The Royals were victorious for the second straight game after defeating Detroit 4-1 on Saturday. Kansas City can sweep the Tigers in the three-game series with a win on Sunday. Bubba Starling collected his first hit and first RBI of his major league career in Saturday’s win. Brad Keller outpitched Detroit’s starter Matthew Boyd in the Saturday victory.
Tim Anderson is leading the White Sox with a .317 batting average. Jose Abreu is the team leader in home runs with 21 and in RBIs with 66. Chicago is batting .256 while its opponents are averaging .268. On Monday, the White Sox will send right-hander Lucas Giolito to the mound. Giolito is 11-3 with an ERA of 3.15, 120 Ks and 38 BBs

Whit Merrifield is leading Kansas City with a .309 batting average and in hits with 120. Jorge Soler leads KC in home runs with 24 and in RBIs with 61. Kansas City is averaging .246, while opposing hitters are averaging .269. On Monday, the Royals will send right-hander Jakob Junis to the mound. Junis is 4-8 with an ERA of 5.33, 98 Ks and 38 BBs.

The White Sox have won 8 of Giolito’s last 10 starts versus Kansas City, 5 of their right-hander’s last 6 starts on the road against the Royals and 5 of their last 6 overall against Kansas City. The Royals have lost 23 of the last 29 played on Monday, 11 of Junis’ last 16 starts in game 1 of a series and in 5 of the right-hander’s last 6 starts at home. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 7-2.

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