Chicago W/s at KC:> Chicago W/S-118....
Kansas City is just 32-62 this year, and they’ve looked lethargic most of the season. They’ll start Jakob Junis here, while Chicago will counter with Lucas Giolito. Junis has been bad this year, and enters this one with a 5.33 ERA. Not surprisingly, the Royals have lost each of his last four starts, a .275 opposing batting average, allowing 20 home runs and a 1.45 WHIP in his first 19 starts of the season. Junis has struggled giving up 12 runs over his last three starts.Giolito on the other hand has been a revelation, making the All-Star team at the age of 24. The White Sox are 10-3 in his last 13 starts, and he’s been carrying the team all year. He has a 11-3 record with a 3.15 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP in his first 17 starts this year. The White Sox are also an impressive 12-4 in their last 16 division games. The White Sox are also 8-2 in Giolito’s last 10 starts against the Royals. The Royals have struggled when they play on Monday, losing 23 of their last 29 Monday games. They have also struggled with Junis on the mound and have lost five of his last six home starts. The White Sox have done well against division opponents, winning 12 of their last 16 games against AL Central teams. They have also won Giolito’s last five starts against AL Central teams.
