Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox Game Preview (June 6, 2025)

Friday, June 6th, 2025

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox Preview

The Kansas City Royals face the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 6, 2025. This MLB game is scheduled for 6:40 PM CT (7:40 PM EDT) at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

The Royals come into the game with a 33-30 overall record, placing them fourth in the AL Central. They hold a 14-17 record in road games. The White Sox are fifth in the AL Central with a 20-43 record, including a 14-17 mark at home.

Pitching Probables

Royals: Seth Lugo (3-5, 3.45 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 45 strikeouts)

White Sox: Davis Martin (2-6, 3.67 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

Odds

Royals -177, White Sox +148

Game Notes

This is the fifth meeting between the two teams this season. The Royals currently lead the season series 4-0.

Kansas City has been effective when outhitting opponents, boasting a 24-8 record in such games. Chicago also performs better when getting more hits than their opponent, holding a 15-9 record in those contests.

Top Performers

For the White Sox, Miguel Vargas leads the team with eight home runs and holds a .416 slugging percentage. Over the last 10 games, Mike Tauchman is hitting well, going 12 for 37 with five doubles, a triple, a home run, and seven RBI.

Vinnie Pasquantino ranks fourth on the Royals with 16 extra base hits, including seven doubles, a triple, and eight home runs. Bobby Witt Jr. has been active in the last 10 games, with three doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI while going 8 for 39.

Last 10 Games

White Sox: 3-7 record, .237 batting average, 4.39 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs.

Royals: 5-5 record, .272 batting average, 4.05 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs.

Injuries

White Sox: Luis Robert (day-to-day, head), 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), Ky Bush (60-Day IL, elbow), Jesse Scholtens (60-Day IL, elbow).

Royals: 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 (33-30) visit the Chicago White Sox (20-43) on June 6, 2025, at 6:40 PM CT. The Royals are fourth in the AL Central, while the White Sox are fifth. Seth Lugo is expected to pitch for Kansas City, and Davis Martin for Chicago. Kansas City leads the season series 4-0. The Royals have a better recent record (5-5) compared to the White Sox (3-7). Key players include Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman for Chicago, and Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. for Kansas City. Both teams have several players on the injured list.

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