Chicago at Kansas City

Kansas City has recovered from a slow start and won seven of its last 10 games. The Royals are back home where they are 13-7 this season. Danny Duffy is on a strict pitch count, but he has thrown seven shutout innings his last two starts while allowing five hits with eight strikeouts. Kansas City beat the White Sox 2-1 in Duffy's last appearance. Miguel Gonzalez has not won a decision since July and is 0-6 in 12 starts since then. Gonzalez has a 5.17 ERA on the road where he has allowed nine runs and 19 hits in 15 2/3 innings. Chicago has lost 11 of its last 15 games and has scored a total of 20 runs in its last eight games. Also, the White Sox have lost their last five contests against left-handed starters. Back the Royals.