Kansas City at Chicago

Streaky Kansas City is going in the wrong direction again, losing six in a row. They were favored yesterday and lost to the White Sox, 6-3. Kansas City is #24 in baseball in runs scored, #28 in on-base percentage. Royals' starter Ian Kennedy (4-8, 4.83 ERA) is no stopper, with the team 7-17 when he starts after a defeat. Kennedy has surrendered 11 runs in 8 1/3 innings over two meetings this season with the White Sox. Kansas City is also 9-26 on the road against teams averaging 0.35 steals or less. Chicago is beginning to reap the benefits of rebuilding, as they've won four straight at home as a dog every time with their young prospects producing. Outfielder Nicky Delmonico has reached base in his first 10 Major League games and fellow rookie Yoan Moncada is batting .344 over eight games. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia is expected back in the starting lineup after getting a day off Friday. The White Sox are 9-2 at home against teams whose hitters draw three walks or less per game, so back the home dog again and play the White Sox.