Chicago at Kansas City

Chicago is a weak road team and the White Sox are 17-36 vs. a right-handed starter. Chicago has a terrible offense at #26 in runs scored, #25 in slugging, and is 8-15 in the second half. White Sox lefty Chris Sale has received a combined five runs of offensive support in his last three starts. He also has a losing lifetime record against Kansas City. The White Sox are on a 10-25 run on the road, plus 1-10 away against a team with a losing record. Kansas City is home and won the final two games against Toronto over the weekend, allowing a combined three runs in the two victories. The Royals are on a 41-20 run at home, including 9-3 at home against a team with a losing record. Royals' starter Edinson Vólquez has a 6-3 record and 3.89 record in 13 home starts and has a 2.89 ERA in seven career outings versus Chicago. The White Sox are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings, including 3-10 at KC, while the Royals have topped Chicago four of the last five times they've faced Sale. Back the Royals.