Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox MLB Game - June 8, 2025

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox Preview

The Kansas City Royals face the Chicago White Sox in an MLB game on June 8, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 1:10 PM CT (2:10 PM EDT) in Chicago.

Kansas City enters the game with a 33-32 record, placing them fourth in the AL Central. They hold a 14-19 record on the road.

The Chicago White Sox are fifth in the AL Central with a 22-43 record. They have a 16-17 record at home and are seeking to extend a three-game home win streak.

Pitching Probables

Royals: Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 5.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)

White Sox: Mike Vasil (3-2, 1.89 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)

Odds

Royals: -159

White Sox: +134

Over/Under: 9 runs

Game Context

This is the seventh meeting between the two teams this season, with the Royals leading the series 4-2.

The White Sox have performed well when scoring runs, boasting a 14-2 record in games where they score at least five runs.

The Royals show power potential, holding a 5-1 record in games where they hit two or more home runs.

Top Performers

Bobby Witt Jr. is a key player for the Royals with a .289 batting average, including 22 doubles, three triples, and seven home runs.

Vinnie Pasquantino has been hot recently, going 14 for 36 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

White Sox: 5-5 record, .251 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs.

Royals: 4-6 record, .271 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by 10 runs.

Injuries

White Sox Injuries: Ky Bush (60-Day IL, elbow), Lenyn Sosa (10-Day IL, hip), Miguel Castro (60-Day IL, knee), Jonathan Cannon (15-Day IL, back), Tyler Gilbert (15-Day IL, knee), Fraser Ellard (15-Day IL, lat), Martin Perez (60-Day IL, forearm), Drew Thorpe (60-Day IL, elbow), Prelander Berroa (60-Day IL, elbow), Jesse Scholtens (60-Day IL, elbow).

Royals Injuries: Hunter Harvey (60-Day IL, shoulder), Lucas Erceg (15-Day IL, back), Alec Marsh (60-Day IL, shoulder), James McArthur (60-Day IL, elbow), Sam Long (15-Day IL, elbow), Kyle Wright (15-Day IL, shoulder).

In summary

The Kansas City Royals (33-32) visit the Chicago White Sox (22-43) on June 8, 2025, for a 1:10 PM CT game. The Royals, fourth in the AL Central, send Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 5.12 ERA) to the mound against the fifth-place White Sox's Mike Vasil (3-2, 1.89 ERA). Kansas City leads the season series 4-2. Top Royals performers include Bobby Witt Jr. (.289 BA) and Vinnie Pasquantino (recent hot streak). The Royals are favored at -159 with an over/under of 9 runs. Both teams have significant players on the injured list heading into the matchup.

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