The Kansas City Royals(2-4) battle the Chicago White Sox(1-4) in game one of an AL Central showdown.
The Royals are coming off a 3-4 loss to the Orioles in yesterday’s game. Cole Ragans pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one hit and no earned runs while striking out five batters. Maikel Garcia was 2 for 5, hitting a home run, while Salvador Perez drove in two RBIs on a 3 for 4 performance in the loss.
On Tuesday, Chicago defeated the Braves 3-2 to avoid being swept. Garrett Crochet lasted 7.0 innings, giving up three hits and striking out eight batters. Andrew Benintendi, Luis Robert Jr., and Paul DeJong each scored a run in the victory.
Can the Royals pick up a much-needed win, or will the White Sox come out firing and take a 1-0 series lead?
Royals vs. White Sox Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Chicago White Sox |
+1.5 -155 |
O8.5 -102 |
+140 |
| Kansas City Royals |
-1.5 +130 |
U8.5 -118 |
-166 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Royals vs. White Sox Game Details
- Fixture: Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals
- Date and Time: April 4, 2024, @ 7:40 pm EST
- Location: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- Weather: Sunny and 59 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Kansas City Royals | vs. | Chicago White Sox |
| 2-4 | Record | 1-4 |
| 4.00 | Runs/G | 2.20 |
| .238 | BA | .181 |
| .727 | OPS | .573 |
| 9 | HR | 6 |
| 7 | SB | 1 |
| 3.40 | ERA | 4.20 |
| 1.04 | WHIP | 1.36 |
| 8.8 | K/G | 8.0 |
| 5 | Quality Starts | 2 |
| 3 | Errors | 1 |
Key Stats
Kansas City Royals
Seth Lugo will take the bump for the Royals in today’s game. Lugo has started the season with four strikeouts. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .400 batting average, an OBP of .464, and ten hits. Maikel Garcia has smacked a team-high three home runs, and Salvador Perez has tallied eight RBIs.
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox will send Michael Soroka to the mound for today’s game. Soroka has started the season 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA and no strikeouts. Yoan Moncada leads the team with a .263 batting average, five hits, and an OBP of .333. Paul DeJong has a team-high two home runs, while Luis Robert Jr. has tallied four RBIs.
Game Prediction
Both of these teams have struggled to start the season, but the Royals are the better team. Seth Lugo gives them the pitching advantage, and the White Sox will have a long day at the plate. With Chicago sending Soroka to the mound, Kansas City should be able to score enough to walk away with a win at home. Back the Royals to win and cover the spread.
Final Pick
Kansas City Royals -1.5 (+130)
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