{"id":1963711,"date":"2025-08-16T08:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T08:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1963711"},"modified":"2025-08-16T08:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T08:54:20","slug":"royals-vs-white-sox-starting-pitcher-matchup-aug-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-vs-white-sox-starting-pitcher-matchup-aug-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Matchup &#8211; Aug. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><i>This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners\u2019 links in this content.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago White Sox (44-78) will visit the Kansas City Royals (61-61), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/54575?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=1558&amp;pb=1009252&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"1558\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Start your risk free trial today.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Kansas City Royals looking to Michael Lorenzen (5-8), and Sean Burke (4-9) getting the nod for the Chicago White Sox.<\/p>\n<h2>Royals Probable Starter: Michael Lorenzen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Royals are sending Lorenzen (5-8) to make his 19th start of the season. He is 5-8 with a 4.61 ERA and 85 strikeouts through 99 2\/3 innings pitched.<\/li>\n<li>In his last appearance on Sunday, July 6, the right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks while surrendering two hits.<\/li>\n<li>The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.61, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .259 batting average against him.<\/li>\n<li>Lorenzen is trying to secure his eighth quality start of the season in this game.<\/li>\n<li>Lorenzen is looking to pick up his 14th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.<\/li>\n<li>In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.<\/li>\n<li>He will face a White Sox team that is hitting .228 as a unit (29th in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .367 (29th in MLB) with 119 total home runs (23rd in MLB).<\/li>\n<li>Lorenzen has a 3 ERA and a 0.5 WHIP against the White Sox this season in six innings pitched, allowing a .053 batting average over one appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lorenzen\u2019s Recent Appearances<\/h2>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Opponent<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>IP<\/th>\n<th>H<\/th>\n<th>R<\/th>\n<th>ER<\/th>\n<th>K<\/th>\n<th>BB<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>at Diamondbacks<\/td>\n<td>July 6<\/td>\n<td>7.0<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>at Mariners<\/td>\n<td>July 1<\/td>\n<td>4.2<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>vs. Rays<\/td>\n<td>June 26<\/td>\n<td>5.2<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>at Padres<\/td>\n<td>June 20<\/td>\n<td>5.1<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>vs. Athletics<\/td>\n<td>June 14<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for officially licensed MLB gear? <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/55111?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=1303&amp;pb=1009253&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"1303\" rel=\"noopener\">Fanatics<\/a><\/span> has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.<\/p>\n<h2>White Sox Probable Starter: Sean Burke<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Burke (4-9) will take the mound for the White Sox, his 20th start of the season.<\/li>\n<li>The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in 3 1\/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians.<\/li>\n<li>The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.26, a 2.02 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.439 in 23 games this season.<\/li>\n<li>He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.<\/li>\n<li>Burke has started 19 games this season, and he\u2019s lasted five or more innings 14 times. He averages 5 innings per appearance.<\/li>\n<li>He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.<\/li>\n<li>The Royals rank 28th in MLB with 459 runs scored this season. They have a .245 batting average this campaign with 109 home runs (28th in the league).<\/li>\n<li>The Royals have gone 4 for 20 with a home run and an RBI in one game against the right-hander this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Burke\u2019s Recent Appearances<\/h2>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Opponent<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>IP<\/th>\n<th>H<\/th>\n<th>R<\/th>\n<th>ER<\/th>\n<th>K<\/th>\n<th>BB<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>vs. Guardians<\/td>\n<td>Aug. 9<\/td>\n<td>3.1<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>at Angels<\/td>\n<td>Aug. 3<\/td>\n<td>5.0<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>vs. Cubs<\/td>\n<td>July 27<\/td>\n<td>4.2<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>at Rays<\/td>\n<td>July 21<\/td>\n<td>4.0<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>vs. Guardians<\/td>\n<td>July 12<\/td>\n<td>5.0<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Get tickets to see MLB games live this season at <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/55984?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=2368&amp;pb=1009254&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"2368\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketmaster<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/67617?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=2736&amp;pb=1009254&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"2736\" rel=\"noopener\">StubHub<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Royals vs. White Sox Game Info<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, August 16, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>TV:<\/strong> FDSKC and CHSN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kansas City, Missouri<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Kauffman Stadium<\/li>\n<li><strong>TV:<\/strong> FDSKC and CHSN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Stream:<\/strong> <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/54575?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=1569&amp;pb=1009257&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"1569\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch this game on Fubo<\/a><\/span> <i>(Regional restrictions may apply)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss all of the new and returning Apple Originals alongside Friday Night Baseball. <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/69238?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002725&amp;pa=1288&amp;pb=1009255&amp;cid=hY3XubVys5\" target=\"_blank\" data-dsid-element=\"1288\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to Apple TV+<\/a><\/span> and watch Friday Night Baseball and other Apple TV+ exclusives.<\/p>\n<p><i>Data Skrive is a provider of fast, accurate and accessible sports content. 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