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In the first game of this series yesterday the White Sox crushed the Royals 9-3 exploding for seven runs in the bottom of the 7th to coast to the easy win. The win was the third straight for Chicago after losing six of their previous seven. Neither one of these teams has good seasonal numbers in this role with the Royals 19-41 on the road and the White Sox 23-38 at home on Guaranteed Rate Field.
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In 2018 these two clubs have played 12 games with the White Sox holding a 7-5 edge over the Royals. On the total front, the games have gone 6-5-1 versus the O/U line.
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Statistically this season, the Royals rank 30th in runs scored and 30th in team ERA and the White Sox rank 24th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Kansas City: </b>Brad Keller (5-5 3.40 ERA)<br />
<b>Chicago:</b> Dylan Covey (4-9 6.06 ERA)
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In Keller’s last start he was solid allowing one earned run on four hits over seven innings in a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Royals had lost his previous two starts where he struggled giving up six earned runs in 12 1/2 innings. The Royals have lost both of his outings against the White Sox this season where he has lasted 9 innings and given up seven runs. Kansas City has lost five of Keller’s last six road starts.
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In Covey’s last start he was lit up for six earned runs on seven hits in only two 2/3 innings in a 9-7 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The White Sox have lost his last four starts, and nine of his last 10, where he has given up at least four earned runs in each outing. The White Sox have lost both of his starts against the Royals this season where he has totaled 10 1/3 innings and gave up eight earned runs. The White Sox have lost Covey’s last five home starts.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Kansas City Royals: </b>37-85 SU / O/U 53-63 / Run Line W/L 52-70<br />
<b>Chicago White Sox:</b> 45-76 SU / O/U 58-57 / Run Line W/L 63-58
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Kansas City at Chicago Key Betting Trends<br />
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KC is 17-39 in their last 56 road games
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KC is 16-48 in their previous 64 games
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KC has an Over record of 6-0 in their last 6 road games
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CHI is 3-8 in their last 11 home games
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CHI is 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win
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CHI has an Over record of 4-0-1 in their last 5 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ROYALS </b>
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[CF] 03/26/2018 - Bubba Starling 10-day DL (03/26) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 03/30/2018 - Nathan Karns 60-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Jesse Hahn 60-day DL (03/06) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/27/2018 - Eric Skoglund 60-day DL (05/26) ( Arm )<br />
[LF] 06/17/2018 - Jorge Soler 60-day DL (06/16) ( Foot )<br />
[P] 08/13/2018 - Danny Duffy 10-day DL (08/12) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 06/27/2018 - Justin Grimm 10-day DL (06/24) ( Shoulder )<br />
[3B] 07/31/2018 - Cheslor Cuthbert 60-day DL (05/16) ( Back )<br />
[RF] 08/01/2018 - Brian Goodwin 10-day DL (07/29) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 07/11/2018 - Ian Kennedy 10-day DL (07/11) ( Oblique )
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<b>WHITE SOX </b>
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[CF] 08/07/2018 - Leury Garcia 10-day DL (08/06) ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 06/14/2018 - Nate Jones 10-day DL (06/14) ( Arm )<br />
[C] 05/23/2018 - Welington Castillo 80-game Suspension (05/23) ( Suspension )<br />
[P] 04/24/2018 - Danny Farquhar 60-day DL (04/21) ( Head )<br />
[P] 04/23/2018 - Miguel Gonzalez 60-day DL (04/23) ( Rotator Cuff )
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