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Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.
The infielder's surprisingly consistent offensive prowess in his first full season could keep him around for the next phase of the Sox’ rebuild.
Rave belted his fourth career homer off White Sox starter Sean Burke in the third inning. He saw two curveballs before connecting on a 93.9 mph fastball. It was his first home run at Kauffman Stadium. He has hit safely in his last five games with an at-bat.
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected from Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning. Quatraro was tossed after arguing with second-base umpire Tom Hanahan. Quatraro stormed out of the Royals’ dugout at Kauffman Stadium to address Hanahan after outfielder Kyle Isbel was called out on a stolen-base attempt.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — White Sox starter Davis Martin took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Sunday in Kansas City, but a stagnant offense and wilting bullpen let it go to waste as the Royals came back for a 6-2 win and the series sweep.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a heat-related illness. In the first inning, Pasquantino was checked out by Royals manager Matt Quatraro and the training staff during his first at-bat. He appeared to feel discomfort while at the plate against White Sox starter Sean Burke.