MLB 2
(MLB) Chi White Sox vs. Kansas City,
Money Line: -131.00 Chi White Sox (Away)
Result: Win
The Chicago White Sox were in first place but dropped two in a row including last nights 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.will look to rebound from an 8-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins last time out. The Sox offense could only muster four hits a while starter Reynaldo Lopez allowed one run on four hits in less than two innings of work. The Sox will look to break their losing streak with Dylan Cease taking the mound. This season, he is 4-2 with a 3.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. He has started twice against the Royals and has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.86 ERA.

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. The Royals managed just three hits in the game. Jakob Junis allowed two runs on four hits over four innings in the loss. Danny Duffy will take the mound for the Royals. This season he has compiled a 2-2 record to go with a 4.11 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season. Against the Sox in his career, he is 10-6 with a 4.07 ERA and 120 strikeouts.

Chicago is 12-3 in their last 15 games overall and 11-3 in their last 14 road games. Kansas City is 3-8 in their last 11 games overall and 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Chicago is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. Dylan Cease has been one of the better pitchers for the Sox as of late. The Sox offense can hit anyone at any time. Duffy has had some success against the Sox in the past but this is a different Sox team. Chicago breaks out of their slump today.

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