White Sox scouting report

Posted April 04, 2011 2:00 am

White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium

TV: Comcast SportsNet Plus Tuesday; Comcast SportsNet Wednesday

Radio: WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups: The White Sox’ Gavin Floyd (0-0) vs. Luke Hochevar (0-1) Tuesday at 7:10 p.m.; Mark Buehrle (1-0) vs. Jeff Francis (0-0) Wednesday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: The Royals are the AL Central’s early leaders after winning three of four at home against the Angels to open the season. Kansas City hit 6 home runs in the series, and two new players — catcher Matt Treanor and right fielder Jeff Francouer — each had 4 RBI. Floyd is a lifetime 3-3 (2.45 ERA) vs. the Royals. Hochevar is a lifetime 3-3 (3.91 ERA) vs. the White Sox. Alex Rios is a career 1-for-14 vs. Hochevar. The Sox were 10-8 against Kansas City last season (3-6 on the road).

Next: Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday-Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field

— Scot Gregor