The Chicago White Sox (53-84) face off against the Kansas City Royals (42-96) on Monday at after a three-game losing streak. The game starts at 2:10 PM ET. The Royals will give the nod to Cole Ragans (5-4) versus the White Sox and Jesse Scholtens (1-6).
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Kansas City vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: in ,
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Ragans – KC (5-4, 3.41 ERA) vs Scholtens – CHW (1-6, 3.97 ERA)
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Royals vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ragans | Scholtens | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 8 |
| 5-4 | W-L | 1-6 |
| 3.41 | ERA | 3.97 |
| 66 | IP | 70.1 |
| 25 | BB | 22 |
| 80 | SO | 47 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Ragans
- In his most recent appearance on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the left-hander went seven scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
- The 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.41, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opponents are batting .222 against him.
- Ragans is trying to earn his fourth quality start in a row in this outing.
- He is trying to keep a streak of two games without giving up an earned run alive.
- Ragans and his team have a record of 4-4-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Ragans has started this season hit the over two times in eight chances.
Ragans’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 29 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| at Athletics | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 12 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesse Scholtens
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.97 and 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .255 in 22 games this season.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
- He has made 22 appearances and finished nine of them without allowing an earned run.
- The White Sox have a 3-5-0 ATS record in Scholtens’ eight starts with a set spread.
- Scholtens has started eight contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in four of them.
Scholtens’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Aug. 29 | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 24 | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 19 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 12 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Guardians | Aug. 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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