Power Ranking
Kansas City 15
Chicago 28
Smart Chart
- KC
- 4.16
- 5.30
- 0.00
- 8.15
- 2.54
- 8.83
- 3.40
- Offense
- Defense
- Team ERA
- Offensive Hits
- Offensive Walks
- Defensive Hits
- Defensive Walks
- CHW
- 4.05
- 5.22
- 0.00
- 8.15
- 2.33
- 8.54
- 4.02
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Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Kansas City Royals pay a visit to U.S. Cellular Field.
The match puts starter Danny Duffy for the Kansas City Royals on the hill facing John Danks for the Chicago White Sox. Duffy brings a 9-11 mark to the game, while Danks is 10-11 to date on the season.
Team Record
Kansas City Royals
| All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 88-72 | 6-4 | 38-36 | 73-67 | 15-5 |
| Home | 42-39 | 2-3 | 18-19 | 35-36 | 7-3 |
| Away | 46-33 | 4-1 | 20-17 | 38-31 | 8-2 |
| Fave | 56-39 | 3-4 | 25-22 | 46-36 | 10-3 |
| Dog | 30-32 | 2-0 | 12-14 | 25-30 | 5-2 |
| O/U | 71-81-8 | 6-4 | 37-35-2 | 63-70-7 | 8-11-1 |
| vs LHP | 24-20 | 2-0 | 9-7 | 17-17 | 7-3 |
| vs RHP | 64-52 | 4-4 | 29-29 | 56-50 | 8-2 |
Team Record
Chicago White Sox
| All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 72-88 | 4-6 | 32-42 | 61-79 | 11-9 |
| Home | 39-40 | 0-2 | 17-19 | 34-35 | 5-5 |
| Away | 33-48 | 4-4 | 15-23 | 27-44 | 6-4 |
| Fave | 21-20 | 0-0 | 12-9 | 18-18 | 3-2 |
| Dog | 49-67 | 4-6 | 20-32 | 42-60 | 7-7 |
| O/U | 76-76-8 | 4-4-2 | 36-34-4 | 67-65-8 | 9-11 |
| vs LHP | 21-23 | 1-1 | 9-7 | 18-21 | 3-2 |
| vs RHP | 51-65 | 3-5 | 23-35 | 43-58 | 8-7 |
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Kansas City Royals
Danny Duffy (9-12) ERA: 2.53
| Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2014 | CLE | W | 2-0 | U | 6 | 106 |
| Sep 6, 2014 | NYY | L | 2-6 | O | 0 | -100 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | CLE | L | 3-4 | U | 6.2 | -100 |
Chicago White Sox
John Danks (11-11) ERA: 4.74
| Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2014 | TB | W | 10-5 | O | 6 | 150 |
| Sep 15, 2014 | KC | L | 3-4 | P | 6 | -100 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | OAK | L | 2-11 | O | 6 | -100 |
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Kansas City Royals
Danny Duffy (9-12) ERA: 2.53
| Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2014 | 9-1 | KC | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | Win |
| May 13, 2012 | 9-1 | KC | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | No Decision |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 4-2 | KC | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Win |
Chicago White Sox
John Danks (11-11) ERA: 4.74
| Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2014 | 4-3 | KC | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | No Decision |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 4-3 | KC | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | No Decision |
| Aug 20, 2013 | 2-0 | CHW | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2011 | 6-3 | CHW | 7.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Win |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 10-5 | CHW | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Win |
Head to Head Detail
| Search MLB Database | Teams | Runs Scored | Line | Total | O/U | Pitcher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2014 | KC | 3 | 135 | 8 | Under | Jeremy Guthrie (R) |
| CHW | 1 | Hector Noesi (R) | ||||
| Sep 25, 2014 | KC | 6 | 127 | 7 | Over | James Shields (R) |
| CHW | 3 | Jose Quintana (L) | ||||
| Sep 17, 2014 | CHW | 2 | -109 | 6.5 | Over | Chris Sale (L) |
| KC | 6 | Yordano Ventura (R) | ||||
| Sep 16, 2014 | CHW | 7 | -179 | 8 | Over | Chris Bassitt (R) |
| KC | 5 | Liam Hendriks (R) | ||||
| Sep 15, 2014 | CHW | 3 | -238 | 7 | Push | John Danks (L) |
| KC | 4 | James Shields (R) |
Betting Odds Trends
Kansas City Royals
- Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
- Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Betting Odds Trends
Chicago White Sox
- Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
- Chi White Sox is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Carlos Hernandez P 15-day IL (03/25), Shoulder
- Josh Taylor RP 60-day IL (03/25), Biceps
- Jake Brentz RP 15-day IL (03/25), Hamstring
- Alec Marsh SP 15-day IL (04/25); expected to be activated Friday vs Los Angeles Angels, Elbow
Injuries
Chicago White Sox
- Max Stassi C 60-day IL (03/25), Hip
- Dominic Leone RP 15-day IL (05/05), Back
- Yoan Moncada 2B 60-day IL (04/10), Groin
- Danny Mendick 2B 10-day IL (05/02), Back
- Jimmy Lambert SP 60-day IL (03/28), Shoulder
Last 5 Games
Kansas City Royals
| Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2014 | CHW | 3-1 | W | -145 | 8 | Jeremy Guthrie | 7 | A | Hector Noesi |
| Sep 25, 2014 | CHW | 6-3 | W | -137 | 7 | James Shields | 6 | A | Jose Quintana |
| Sep 24, 2014 | CLE | 4-6 | L | -120 | 6.5 | Jason Vargas | 4 | A | Trevor Bauer |
| Sep 23, 2014 | CLE | 7-1 | W | +110 | 6.5 | Yordano Ventura | 7 | A | Danny Salazar |
| Sep 22, 2014 | CLE | 2-0 | W | +106 | 6.5 | Danny Duffy | 6 | A | Carlos Carrasco |
Chicago White Sox
| Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2014 | KC | 1-3 | L | +135 | 8 | Hector Noesi | 6 | H | Jeremy Guthrie |
| Sep 25, 2014 | KC | 3-6 | L | +127 | 7 | Jose Quintana | 7.1 | H | James Shields |
| Sep 24, 2014 | DET | 1-6 | L | +103 | 7 | Chris Sale | 6 | A | Justin Verlander |
| Sep 23, 2014 | DET | 3-4 | L | +280 | 8 | Scott Carroll | 6 | A | David Price |
| Sep 22, 2014 | DET | 2-0 | W | +163 | 9 | Chris Bassitt | 7.2 | A | Kyle Lobstein |
Stats Comparison
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Runs Scored
4.16 4.05
Runs Allowed
5.30 5.22
Team ERA
0.00 0.00
Runs Scored Road vs. Home
3.56 3.96
Runs Allowed Road vs. Home
5.22 5.28
Starter ERA
2.53 4.74
Stats Comparison
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Offensive Hits
8.15 8.15
Hits Allowed
8.83 8.54
Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3
9 6.2
Offensive Walks
2.54 2.33
Defensive Walks
3.40 4.02
Wins Last 10 Games
6 4
Supergrid
| Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense | 4.16 | 25 | 5.22 | 26 |
| Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense | 3.56 | 30 | 5.28 | 25 |
| Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense | 4.05 | 28 | 5.30 | 28 |
| Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense | 3.96 | 27 | 5.22 | 28 |
