Royals vs White Sox, game thread 44
In which the Royals look to avoid the sweep.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 13: Carter Jensen #22 of the Kansas City Royals safely slides into second base in front of Colson Montgomery #12 of the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Royals are back at it tonight on the South Side of Chicago versus the White Sox. Entering tonight’s contest, the Royals are 19-24 and tied for third in the American League Central.
The Pale Hose, meanwhile, are 21-21 and in second place in the AL Central, just a game-and-a-half behind the inevitable Guardians. Chicago’s won both games of this current series, taking the opener Tuesday night 6-5 before winning last night’s game, also 6-5. What are the odds of another 6-5 Chicago victory tonight?
I don’t know the answer, that’s why I’m asking. Last season, the Royals smoked the White Sox in their season series, going 10-3 while outscoring Chicago 61-37. This season, that has not happened.
Instead, through six games, the White Sox have the upper hand, going 4-2, including a four-game split at Kauffman in April, while outscoring the Royals by a single run, 20-19. It sure would be nice for the Royals to win this evening. 20-24 isn’t great but it’s a lot easier on the eyes than 19-25.