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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 8, 2025

Updated on:
May 8, 2025 3:12 PM
The Chicago White Sox, losers of their last three, head to Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals, who are red-hot with a 14-5 home record. As they look to snap their current skid, the White Sox will have to contend with the Royals' stellar home form, which has led to their impressive 3-0 series lead.
Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals

Current Odds

CHW
KC
Over
8.5
+105
Under
8.5
+120
CHW
+5.5
+111
KC
-5.5
-105
CHW
ML
+3400
KC
ML
-10000

White Sox vs Royals statistics

Stat White Sox Royals
Hits 259 (27th) 300 (16th)
Batting Average .216 (29th) .239 (19th)
Runs Batted In 124 (Tied-25th) 129 (23rd)
Runs 128 (26th) 129 (25th)
Home Runs 26 (Tied-28th) 27 (27th)
Walks 127 (15th) 102 (26th)
Stolen Bases 28 (Tied-15th) 32 (11th)
Strikeouts 316 (21st) 260 (2nd)
Pitches 5241 (22nd) 5279 (20th)

Kansas City Royals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/7/25 vs Chicago White Sox W 2-1
5/6/25 vs Chicago White Sox W 4-3
5/5/25 vs Chicago White Sox W 3-0
5/4/25 @ Baltimore Orioles W 11-6
5/3/25 @ Baltimore Orioles W 4-0

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/7/25 @ Kansas City Royals L 2-1
5/6/25 @ Kansas City Royals L 4-3
5/5/25 @ Kansas City Royals L 3-0
5/4/25 vs Houston Astros W 5-4 F/7
5/3/25 vs Houston Astros L 8-3

Kansas City Royals injuries

  • Dairon Blanco (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Blake Mitchell (C): Day-To-Day
  • Sam Long (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Steven Zobac (UN): Day-To-Day
  • Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Korey Lee (C): 10-Day-IL
  • Mike Tauchman (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Gage Workman (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Andrew Benintendi (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Brandon Drury (2B): Out

White Sox vs Royals game info

Type Info
Venue Kauffman Stadium
Location Kansas City, Missouri
First pitch Thu 2:10 PM
Temperature 73°
Chance of Rain 48%

White Sox vs Royals predictions

The Chicago White Sox have a mixed bag of performance expectations as they head into a challenging matchup against the Kansas City Royals. One of the players to keep an eye on is Luis Robert Jr., who is likely to contribute offensively with his projected hits, though he might strike out just as often. Lenyn Sosa is another key player, with a respectable batting average that suggests he might be able to create some opportunities for the Sox in terms of hits and on-base presence. On the mound, Davis Martin takes the reins as the probable starting pitcher. With expectations of a few strikeouts and the need to keep runs in check, Martin's performance will be crucial in steering the White Sox out of their current slump.

As for the Kansas City Royals, one name that stands out is Maikel Garcia. With a strong batting average, I foresee him delivering hits that could tilt the game in Royals' favor. Vinnie Pasquantino is another powerhouse in the lineup, likely bringing some RBIs to the table and being a potential game-changer with his power-hitting ability. On the pitching front, Kris Bubic's array of pitches and solid strikeout potential bodes well for keeping the White Sox batters at bay. Pairing Bubic's control on the mound with the Royals' defensive strategy could make for a fortified wall against Chicago's attempts to score.

When it comes to predicting the winner, the Royals seem to have an edge over the White Sox going into this matchup. Considering the Royals' better standing in the season and a blend of effective pitching with consistent hitting, they may just keep their momentum swinging and continue their winning streak against Chicago. The White Sox, grappling with both injury troubles among key players and a string of losses, might find it challenging to break this streak. But hey, baseball is unpredictable, and there’s always room for surprises! What do you think—could this be a turning point for the Sox?

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