The Chicago White Sox are set to compete against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 19, 2024, with the first pitch at 8:10 PM under clear skies. The starting pitcher for the White Sox has not been announced yet. For the Royals, Michael Wacha will take the mound, holding an ERA of 3.828.

In the current 2024 AL Central Division standings, the White Sox have struggled, positioned at fifteenth with a record of 27-71, reflecting a .280 winning percentage. They are last in their division with 8 victories and 25 defeats. Recent performance shows the White Sox with only 2 wins in their last 10 games, and they are facing a 4-game losing streak. At home, their record is 17-34, and on the road, it worsens to 10-37. Their day game wins stand at 10, contrasting with 17 in nighttime outings. Overall, they have scored 313 runs and conceded 490.

Conversely, the Kansas City Royals are placed sixth in the division with a record of 52-45, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They rank third in AL Central with a divisional record of 16-10. The Royals have collected 5 wins in their most recent 10 games despite a current 2-game slide. The team boasts a strong home record of 31-18 and are 21-27 on the road. Their success in day games amounts to 22 wins, while in night matches, they have 30. The Royals have scored a total of 442 runs and have given up 382.