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Royals Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against White Sox with Wacha Starting

Tonight's matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field features Michael Wacha with a 3.65 ERA starting for the Royals, and Jonathan Cannon with a 4.43 ERA starting for the White Sox. The Royals will look to continue their winning streak against the White Sox after sweeping them in their previous series. The game is set for 8:10 PM Eastern time with the Royals favored to win with an opening line of -179.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals -184 | White Sox +167
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (-120) | White Sox +1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 65%.

Kansas City vs Chicago Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Royals have had a rough stretch, losing four of their previous five games, including a 7-3 defeat against the Chicago Cubs at home. Starter Cole Ragans struggled, allowing four earned runs in 5.2 innings. Catcher Freddy Fermin hit his fifth home run of the season, and Hunter Renfroe drove in two runs in the loss. The pitching staff has had difficulties, allowing six runs or more in four of their last five games. To address this, Kansas City traded for Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers. Manager Matt Quatraro praised Ragans' performance, despite the loss. The team has recently activated left fielder MJ Melendez from the IL. In terms of rankings, the Royals have a power ranking of 8 and are 11th in offense and 5th in defense, with a season record of 58-49.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox suffered their 14th consecutive loss in a 6-3 defeat to the Seattle Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field. The team has now been swept eight times at home in the 2024 season. Starter Garrett Crochet took his eighth loss of the season, pitching three innings and allowing five runs. Third baseman Paul DeJong hit his 18th home run but made two errors in the field. The pitching staff has struggled, giving up six runs or more in four of the last five games. Despite the tough stretch, Crochet acknowledged that the team is competing but not winning. In terms of injuries, there are none reported that will impact Tuesday's game. The White Sox have a power ranking of 30 and rank last in offense and defense, with a record of 27-82. Kansas City has lost their last three matchups against Chicago.

Wacha Dominates White Sox as Royals Look to Extend Win Streak

Wacha has displayed strong performance against the White Sox, holding a 4-1 record with a 3.30 ERA in eight starts. In a recent game in Kansas City, he pitched seven scoreless innings against them. On the other hand, Cannon has not been successful in his two career starts versus the Royals, allowing four runs in six innings last month. The White Sox have struggled against the Royals in their recent matchups, losing only once in the last 12 games. The Royals have had success both at home and on the road, winning four of their last five games at Guaranteed Rate Field. Royals pitchers have been able to limit White Sox batters to two runs or less in their last four meetings. Additionally, the Royals have been a strong team overall in 2024, winning against the spread in 58 out of 103 games played. With their top 10 offensive ranking, including a .250 batting average, and stronger pitching statistics compared to the White Sox, the Royals are well-positioned for a victory in this upcoming matchup. Given the recent struggles of the White Sox, with 14 consecutive losses, the statistics and trends clearly indicate a favorable outcome for the Royals on Tuesday evening. It is advised to place a bet on the Royals for the upcoming game.

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