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It’s the 76-78 Kansas City Royals versus the 62-92 Chicago White Sox in the 3rd game of a three-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois today. The first pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET.
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In Game 2 of this series yesterday the Royals beat the White Sox 8-2. In the game the Royals scored eight runs on 12 hits and the White Sox scored two runs on eight hits.
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This season the Royals rank 23rd in the Majors in runs scored and 20th in team ERA.
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The White Sox rank 22nd in the Majors in runs scored and 26th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<b>Kansas City:</b> Ian Kennedy ((4-12 5.39 ERA)<br />
<b>Chicago: </b>Lucas Giolito (2-3, 2.58 ERA)
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Ian Kennedy goes for the Royals today and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in five innings in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Royals have lost three of his last four starts including his last two where he has gone eight innings and given up five earned runs. Kansas City has won two of Kennedy’s three starts against the White Sox this season where he has given up 12 earned runs in 14 innings of work. The Royals have won eight of his last 11 road starts, but lost four of his last five starts against a team with a losing record.
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Lucas Giolito gets the nod for the White Sox and he gave up two earned runs in six innings in his last outing, which was a 7-2 loss to the Houston Astros. The White Sox have lost two of his last three starts where he gave up five earned runs in the two losses and only one earned run in the one win, which was facing the Royals. Giolito has given up one HR in each of his last four starts.
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Kansas City at Chicago Betting Angles<br />
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These teams have split the 18 games facing each other this season.
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In the last 5 games between these teams in Chicago the Over record is 3-1-1.
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This season the White Sox are 35-41 at home and the Royals are 37-42 on the road.
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<b>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records </b> <b>Kansas City Royals:</b> 76-78 SU / O/U 73-75 / Run Line W/L 74-80 <b>Chicago White Sox:</b> 62-92 SU / O/U 73-75 / Run Line W/L 82-72
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Kansas City at Chicago Key Betting Trends<br />
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KC is 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win
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KC 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter
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KC has an Over record of 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game
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CHI is 16-36 in their last 52 games following a loss
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CHI is 2-12 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game
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CHI has an Over record of 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ROYALS </b>
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[P] 06/26/2017 - Nathan Karns 60-day DL (05/21) ( Forearm )
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[P] 09/22/2017 - Ian Kennedy out indefinitely ( Paternity List )
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[P] 08/30/2017 - Brian Flynn 10-day DL (08/30) ( Groin )
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[P] 08/19/2017 - Neftali Feliz 10-day DL (08/19) ( Elbow )
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<b>WHITE SOX </b>
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[P] 09/08/2017 - Carlos Rodon 10-day DL (09/08) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 09/07/2017 - Jake Petricka 10-day DL (09/05) ( Elbow )
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[CF] 09/02/2017 - Leury Garcia 10-day DL (09/02) ( Thumb )
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[P] 06/28/2017 - Zach Putnam 60-day DL (04/23) ( Elbow )
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[C] 05/15/2017 - Geovany Soto 60-day DL (05/08) ( Elbow )
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[P] 05/04/2017 - Nate Jones 10-day DL (05/01) ( Elbow )
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[CF] 04/23/2017 - Charlie Tilson 60-day DL (03/30) ( Foot )
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