White Sox vs Royals Game Breakdown
White Sox
27W-73L
July 21, 2024
02:10PM EST
Odds: 8.5 o/u
Royals
54W-44L
Get ready to slide into some midday MLB action as the underdog Chicago White Sox try to clean up their act at Kauffman Stadium against the soaring Kansas City Royals. It’s a classic David vs. Goliath scenario with the first pitch at a bright and early 02:10 PM EST. The Royals, only a few swings back in the American League standings, are looking to keep their winning momentum after recently schooling the Sox. Meanwhile, Chicago is desperate to shake off the dust and stage a comeback. With the odds stacked and the over/under teasing a tight game, today’s matchup promises some serious heat, especially with the gentle breeze and mild temps setting the stage. So, as the Royals aim to rule their kingdom, let’s see if the White Sox can pull a royal upset and stitch a victory into their patchwork season!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: July 21, 2024 02:10PM EST
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Weather: Partly Cloudy with winds from the ENE at 5.1 mph. Temperature is at 70.0° with 71% humidity.
Vegas Odds
| CWS ML | KC ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | +185 | -225 | 8.5 | 1.5/-1.5 |
| Recent | +190 | -230 | 8.0 | 1.5/-1.5 |
| Difference | +5 | -5 | -0.5 | – |
Team Performance
34.5% Win Probability
65.5% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Runs | O/U | O/U DIFF | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Over | +4.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 12 | ||||
| 04/04/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Over | +2.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 10 | ||||
| 04/05/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Under | -5.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 2 | ||||
| 04/06/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 0 | Under | -5.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 3 | ||||
| 04/07/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 3 | Under | -0.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 5 | ||||
| 04/15/24 | Kansas City Royals KC | 2 | Under | -6.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 0 | ||||
| 04/17/24 | Kansas City Royals KC | 1 | Under | -5.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 2 | ||||
| 04/17/24 | Kansas City Royals KC | 4 | Under | -2.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 2 | ||||
| 07/19/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Under | -0.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 7 | ||||
| 07/20/24 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Under | -1.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 6 | ||||
| 05/08/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 5 | Over | +8.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 12 | ||||
| 05/09/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 4 | Under | -2.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 2 | ||||
| 05/10/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 | Over | +1.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 9 | ||||
| 05/11/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 3 | Under | -1.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 4 | ||||
| 05/19/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 0 | Under | -6.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 2 | ||||
| 05/20/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 1 | Under | -2.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 5 | ||||
| 05/21/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 2 | Under | -1.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 5 | ||||
| 09/05/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 6 | Over | +4.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 7 | ||||
| 09/06/23 | Chicago White Sox CWS | 6 | Over | +1.5 | |
| Kansas City Royals KC | 4 | ||||
| 09/12/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 11 | Over | +12.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 10 | ||||
| 09/12/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 2 | Under | -0.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 6 | ||||
| 09/13/23 | Kansas City Royals KC | 7 | Under | -0.5 | |
| Chicago White Sox CWS | 1 |
White Sox Vs Over/Under
Royals Vs Over/Under
| Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-10-24 | vsMIN | 3-2L | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Under |
| 07-05-24 | @MIA | 3-2W | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Under |
| 06-28-24 | vsCOL | 3-5W | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Push |
| 06-22-24 | @DET | 5-1W | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Under |
| 06-16-24 | @ARI | 5-12L | 3.3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | Over |
| 06-11-24 | @SEA | 3-4L | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | Under |
| Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-13-24 | @BOS | 0-5L | 5.0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | Under |
| 07-06-24 | @COL | 1-3L | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | Under |
| 06-30-24 | vsCLE | 2-6W | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | Push |
| 06-25-24 | vsMIA | 2-1L | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Under |
| 06-20-24 | @OAK | 3-2W | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | Under |
| 06-15-24 | @LAD | 7-2W | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Over |
| 06-10-24 | vsNYY | 4-2L | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | Under |
| 06-04-24 | @CLE | 5-8L | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Over |
| 05-29-24 | @MIN | 6-1W | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | Under |
| 05-24-24 | @TB | 8-1W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | Over |
| 07-10-24 | @STL | 6-4W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Over |
| 07-04-24 | vsTB | 10-8L | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Over |
| 06-30-24 | vsCLE | 2-6W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Push |
| 06-29-24 | vsCLE | 7-2L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Over |
| 06-25-24 | vsMIA | 2-1L | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Under |
| 06-22-24 | @TEX | 0-6L | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Under |
| 06-18-24 | @OAK | 5-7L | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Over |
| 06-14-24 | @LAD | 3-4L | 0.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Under |
| 06-09-24 | vsSEA | 6-5L | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Over |
| 06-08-24 | vsSEA | 4-8W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Over |
White Sox Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22 | vs KC | 1-6L | 7 | 0 | Under |
| 07/21 | vs KC | 1-7L | 7 | 1 | Push |
| 07/15 | @ PIT | 2-6L | 5 | 0 | Push |
| 07/14 | @ PIT | 1-4L | 8 | 0 | Under |
| 07/12 | @ MIN | 2-3L | 4 | 1 | Under |
| 07/12 | @ MIN | 3-1W | 4 | 1 | Under |
| 07/10 | @ MIN | 6-8L | 7 | 1 | Over |
| 07/09 | vs MIA | 4-7L | 9 | 1 | Over |
| 07/08 | vs MIA | 3-4L | 6 | 0 | Under |
| 07/07 | vs MIA | 3-2W | 10 | 0 | Under |
| 07/06 | vs CLE | 4-8L | 8 | 2 | Over |
| 07/05 | vs CLE | 8-2W | 12 | 1 | Over |
| 07/04 | vs CLE | 6-7L | 9 | 2 | Over |
| 07/02 | @ COL | 4-5L | 10 | 1 | Over |
| 07/01 | @ COL | 11-3W | 12 | 4 | Over |
Royals Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22 | @ CWS | 6-1W | 9 | 0 | Under |
| 07/21 | @ CWS | 7-1W | 7 | 1 | Push |
| 07/15 | vs BOS | 0-5L | 4 | 0 | Under |
| 07/14 | vs BOS | 6-1W | 9 | 2 | Under |
| 07/12 | vs STL | 8-5W | 12 | 3 | Over |
| 07/12 | vs STL | 6-4W | 9 | 1 | Over |
| 07/09 | vs COL | 10-1W | 12 | 3 | Over |
| 07/08 | vs COL | 1-3L | 8 | 1 | Under |
| 07/07 | vs COL | 2-4L | 10 | 0 | Under |
| 07/06 | @ TB | 8-10L | 10 | 2 | Over |
| 07/05 | @ TB | 4-2W | 7 | 0 | Under |
| 07/04 | @ TB | 1-5L | 6 | 1 | Under |
| 07/02 | @ CLE | 6-2W | 11 | 1 | Push |
| 07/01 | @ CLE | 2-7L | 6 | 2 | Over |
| 06/30 | @ CLE | 10-3W | 13 | 4 | Over |
Team’s Batting Order
| Chicago White Sox | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPS | wOBA | HR/Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
#1
Tommy Pham
|
7.3 | 9.3 | 0.268 | 0.379 | 0.379 | 0.757 | 0.309 | 0.017 |
|
#2
Gavin Sheets
|
6.6 | 8.7 | 0.221 | 0.375 | 0.357 | 0.732 | 0.299 | 0.026 |
| 7.5 | 9.9 | 0.218 | 0.473 | 0.321 | 0.794 | 0.324 | 0.067 | |
| 7.4 | 9.6 | 0.235 | 0.386 | 0.316 | 0.701 | 0.291 | 0.032 | |
|
#5
Eloy Jimenez
|
7.2 | 9.1 | 0.237 | 0.348 | 0.328 | 0.677 | 0.280 | 0.025 |
|
#7
Nicky Lopez
|
5.0 | 6.2 | 0.245 | 0.292 | 0.327 | 0.619 | 0.258 | 0.000 |
|
#8
Nick Senzel
|
4.6 | 6.1 | 0.204 | 0.351 | 0.336 | 0.687 | 0.282 | 0.033 |
|
#9
Korey Lee
|
4.4 | 5.7 | 0.224 | 0.382 | 0.272 | 0.654 | 0.272 | 0.039 |
| Kansas City Royals | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPS | wOBA | HR/Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
#1
Adam Frazier
|
8.7 | 11.4 | 0.200 | 0.276 | 0.312 | 0.588 | 0.247 | 0.012 |
|
#2
Will Smith
|
4.9 | 10.8 | nan | nan | nan | nan | 0.000 | nan |
| 13.2 | 17.1 | 0.333 | 0.577 | 0.418 | 0.995 | 0.400 | 0.044 | |
| 8.8 | 11.8 | 0.244 | 0.418 | 0.350 | 0.768 | 0.314 | 0.032 | |
| 8.4 | 11.0 | 0.280 | 0.465 | 0.382 | 0.847 | 0.344 | 0.046 | |
| 7.6 | 10.1 | 0.220 | 0.386 | 0.335 | 0.720 | 0.296 | 0.034 | |
| 8.1 | 10.2 | 0.264 | 0.357 | 0.326 | 0.682 | 0.283 | 0.000 | |
| 7.4 | 9.6 | 0.232 | 0.346 | 0.307 | 0.654 | 0.271 | 0.016 | |
| 7.1 | 9.1 | 0.212 | 0.287 | 0.287 | 0.575 | 0.242 | 0.013 | |
|
#9
Kyle Isbel
|
6.4 | 8.3 | 0.229 | 0.379 | 0.308 | 0.687 | 0.283 | 0.031 |
White Sox Notable Injuries
- Michael Soroka OUT (SP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 07/12/24. Impact: 3.6
- Jordan Leasure OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 07/12/24. Impact: -0.1
Royals Notable Injuries
- MJ Melendez OUT (OF): Avg: 0.194 SLG:0.388 Last game: 07/15/24. Impact: 3.1
- Dan Altavilla OUT (RP): Avg: nan SLG:nan Last game: 06/21/24. Impact: -0.1
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