The Royals are back at it tonight on the South Side of Chicago versus the White Sox. Entering tonight\u2019s contest, the Royals are 19-24 and tied for third in the American League Central. The Pale Hose, meanwhile, are 21-21 and in second place in the AL Central, just a game-and-a-half behind the inevitable Guardians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Chicago\u2019s won both games of this current series, taking the opener Tuesday night 6-5 before winning last night\u2019s game, also 6-5. What are the odds of another 6-5 Chicago victory tonight? I don\u2019t know the answer, that\u2019s why I\u2019m asking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Last season, the Royals smoked the White Sox in their season series, going 10-3 while outscoring Chicago 61-37.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This season, that has not happened. Instead, through six games, the White Sox have the upper hand, going 4-2, including a four-game split at Kauffman in April, while outscoring the Royals by a single run, 20-19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It sure would be nice for the Royals to win this evening. 20-24 isn\u2019t great but it\u2019s a lot easier on the eyes than 19-25.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
And, yes, it\u2019s somewhat personal: I have yet to write a winning recap for the Royals as they\u2019ve lost every Thursday on which they\u2019ve played in 2026. They are 0-5 on Thursdays. Was it something I said?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at the lineups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
First, the Royals, who take on lefty Anthony Kay:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ah, yes, with the lefty on the mound, must sit Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone while starting (and again batting third!) Lane Thomas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Let\u2019s check on Thomas\u2019 2026 splits. As we all know, he was signed to face lefthanders, so by Gawd, he\u2019s going to face lefthanders. How\u2019s he batting against them? .235\/.409\/.353 with a double, a homer, 10 walks, and seven strikeouts. Those are not the numbers of a) someone signed to hit lefthanders nor b) someone who should be batting third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Lane Thomas, please make me regret those comments. I\u2019d love to eat my words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Now, the White Sox, who face fellow southpaw Kris Bubic:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Hey, Randal Grichuk gets the start! Thought about him the other day. When he started for the Cardinals, it looked like he and fellow young outfielder Stphen Piscotty would be stars for St. Louis for years to come. Unfortunately, as happens more often than not in baseball, that didn\u2019t come to fruition for either player.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The White Sox are Grichuk\u2019s seventh team since leaving the Cardinals, which includes, of course, a spell with the Royals last year. He has collected over 200 career home runs and more than 1,000 hits in his 13-year career. Overall, a solid career, despite not reaching stardom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
See you after the ballgame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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