Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals

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The Chicago White Sox (5-9) and Kansas City Royals (6-8), identified as two of the worst offensive teams in the majors (29th and 27th in runs per game respectively), meet for the third game of a four-game series in Kansas City. The Royals will start four batters hitting .200 or worse, while the White Sox will start six, with only Dustin Harris posting an average above .242 at .333 in six at-bats. For the White Sox, Erick Fedde (4.09 ERA, 3.42 FIP over 11 innings in two starts) takes the mound against Royals ace Michael Wacha, who has allowed just one run in 13 innings. The White Sox lineup faces a significant challenge with batters two through five all having averages starting with a one, and Derek Hill, the only Sox player with a hit the previous day, is not starting. The Royals' lineup features Maikel García and Bobby Witt Jr. at the top, Kyle Isbel at the bottom, and struggling hitters in between, with the exception of Carter Jensen who hit a home run yesterday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Central with a temperature of 74°, a chance of showers or thunderstorms, and...