Sometimes it's best to just not overthink things.

The White Sox have lost 14 straight and most of them haven't been close, losing by an average of 3.85 rpg in that stretch. Toss in a pitcher in Chris Flexen who has also lost 14 in a row and 18 of his 20 starts this season. When Flexen eventually departs, the game gets turned over to the 3rd-worst bullpen in baseball.

Alec Marsh has had an up-and-down season but he's been better at home, with KC winning 8 of his 11 home starts. The Royals are still in the thick of the playoff race and will definitely bring their "A" game. Unfortunately for Sox fans, Chicago hasn't brought the "A" game since 2022.