"The Royals will start Ryan Bergert. Bergert has impressed since arriving in Kansas City at the trade deadline, working into the sixth inning while allowing exactly two runs in each of his four starts. His four-seamer/sweeper combo have some very unique characteristics that have the potential to make him a special pitcher with more development. Bergert faced the White Sox ten days ago, allowing two runs (one earned) in 5.1 innings."
"The Sox will counter with Aaron Civale. Civale has struggled to a 5.02 ERA this season, which includes a 5.05 mark in 12 starts since being acquired from Milwaukee. He's striking out fewer and walking more batters than ever this season as his chase rate has cratered. He put together three consecutive scoreless starts a few weeks ago but has allowed 16 runs in 14.1 innings across his three most recent outings."
Guaranteed Rate Field hosts the rubber match between the Royals and White Sox as Kansas City fights to close a three-game gap in the playoff race with fewer remaining opportunities. Kansas City will start Ryan Bergert, who has allowed exactly two runs in each of four starts since the trade deadline and features a distinctive four-seamer/sweeper combination. Chicago counters with Aaron Civale, who owns a 5.02 ERA, increased walks, reduced strikeouts and a collapsing chase rate, and has yielded 16 runs in 14.1 innings over his last three outings. Manager Matt Quatraro keeps the same lineup; first pitch is 6:40 pm CDT.
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