Scouting report

White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field

TV: Comcast SportsNet Plus today; Comcast SportsNet Saturday; WGN Sunday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The Sox’ Zach Stewart (2-4) vs. Bruce Chen (11-8) today at 7:10 p.m.; John Danks (7-12) vs. Everett Teaford (2-0) Saturday at 6:10 p.m.; Gavin Floyd (12-12) vs. Luis Mendoza (1-0) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: The White Sox close out the season with a six-game homestand. The Sox are 6-9 against the Royals this season and are in danger of losing their first season series to K.C. since 2000. The Royals won three of four from the White Sox in Kansas City last week. Stewart pitched against the Royals on Saturday and took the loss after allowing 5 runs on 11 hits in 5 innings. A.J. Pierzynski is batting .441 (15-for-34) vs. the Royals this season.

Next: Toronto Blue Jays, Monday-Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field

— Scot Gregor