White Sox vs. Royals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Chicago White Sox (12-24), led by Luis Robert, visit Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals (10-26) at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Chicago-Kansas City matchup.
When is White Sox vs. Royals and when does it start?
This game between the White Sox and Royals will begin on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 7:40 PM ET.
Where to watch White Sox vs. Royals
The White Sox and Royals will take to the diamond at Kauffman Stadium for this matchup on May 9, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSKC.
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White Sox vs. Royals Game Preview
Yesterday, the Royals picked up a 12-5 win over the White Sox, with Jose Cuas (0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Royals. MJ Melendez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI to lead the offensive attack. Dylan Cease (5.0 IP, 7 R, 9 H, 6 K) was credited with the loss for the White Sox.
White Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
The White Sox have been favored on the moneyline 10 total times this season. They’ve finished 5-5 in those games.
Chicago ranks 16th in MLB play with 38 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
The White Sox rank 20th in MLB, slugging .389.
Chicago has a 5.70 team ERA that ranks 29th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the White Sox combine for the second-worst WHIP in baseball (1.529).
Royals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Royals have entered the game as underdogs 33 times this season and won 10, or 30.3%, of those games.
Kansas City has hit 33 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the majors.
Fueled by 108 extra-base hits, the Royals rank 17th in MLB with a .390 slugging percentage this season.
Kansas City has pitched to a 5.60 ERA this season, which ranks 28th in baseball.
The Royals have a combined WHIP of 1.459 as a pitching staff, which is fourth-worst in baseball this season.
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White Sox Starter Recent Performance: Lucas Giolito
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | May. 4 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Rays | Apr. 28 | 6.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| at Rays | Apr. 23 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Phillies | Apr. 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| at Twins | Apr. 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Royals Starter Recent Performance: Jordan Lyles
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | May. 4 | 5.0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| at Twins | Apr. 28 | 4.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| at Angels | Apr. 23 | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | Apr. 17 | 8.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| at Rangers | Apr. 11 | 6.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
White Sox Key Players to Watch
Lucas Giolito (1-2 with a 3.67 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the White Sox, his eighth of the season.
The righty last appeared on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, when he tossed seven innings, allowing one earned run while giving up two hits.
The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.67, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are hitting .230 against him.
Robert leads Chicago with seven home runs this season. He’s batting .262 with 20 RBI.
Andrew Vaughn leads Chicago in runs batted in with 26 while batting .246 with three homers.
Andrew Benintendi leads Chicago with a .270 batting average.
Royals Key Players to Watch
Jordan Lyles (0-5) will take the mound for the Royals, his eighth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up six earned runs in five innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
The 32-year-old has an ERA of 6.47 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .256 in seven games this season.
Pasquantino is hitting .280 with 12 doubles, six home runs and 21 walks.
Bobby Witt Jr. is batting .240 with five doubles, three triples, six home runs and eight walks.
Salvador Perez has put up a team-high .291 batting average, while leading the Royals in home runs (seven) and runs batted in (20).
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