BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup with the Kansas City Royals as losers of three in a row. Kansas City is 32-29 at home and 62-61 overall. Royals hitters have a collective .305 on-base percentage, the 10th-ranked percentage in the AL.

The Kansas City Royals dodged a major injury scare against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. In the first inning, Vinnie Pasquantino dealt with a heat-related illness while facing White Sox starter Sean Burke. Pasquantino struck out after a nine-pitch battle but required medical attention midway through the at-bat.