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Scouting report: Kansas City Royals at White Sox

Posted July 12, 2018 1:01 am

Scot Gregor

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White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field

WGN Friday; NBC Sports Chicago Saturday and Sunday

Radio

WGN 720-AM

Pitching matchups

The Sox's James Shields (3-10) vs. Brad Keller (2-3) Friday at 7:10 p.m.; Reynaldo Lopez (4-6) vs. Danny Duffy (4-8) Saturday at 1:10 p.m.; Lucas Giolito (5-8) vs. Ian Kennedy (1-8) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance

The White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 4-0 win over the Cardinals. At 31-61, the Sox have the third-worst record in baseball. The Royals (26-66) have the second-worst record. The White Sox are 5-2 vs. Kansas City this season. They've outscored the Royals 45-27. Matt Davidson is 12-for-26 with 7 home runs and 12 RBI in 7 games vs. K.C. Before Saturday's game, the Sox welcome back the 1993 AL West championship team. All-star first baseman Joe Abreu is 2-for-31 over his last 9 games.

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