Following a four-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox (53-85) take on the Kansas City Royals (43-96) on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Brady Singer (8-10) to the mound, while Dylan Cease (6-7) will get the nod for the White Sox.
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Kansas City vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Probable Pitchers: Singer – KC (8-10, 5.15 ERA) vs Cease – CHW (6-7, 4.98 ERA)
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Royals vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Singer | Cease | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 28 |
| 8-10 | W-L | 6-7 |
| 5.15 | ERA | 4.98 |
| 143.1 | IP | 148.1 |
| 44 | BB | 71 |
| 125 | SO | 176 |
Royals Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer
- The righty’s most recent time out came on Saturday, Aug. 26 against the Seattle Mariners, when he threw four innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing nine hits.
- The 27-year-old has a 5.15 ERA and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings across 26 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .271 to opposing hitters.
- Singer is trying to collect his 11th quality start of the year.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- This season, the 27-year-old ranks 47th in ERA (5.15), 46th in WHIP (1.395), and 38th in K/9 (7.8) among qualifying pitchers.
- Singer and his team have a record of 13-13-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Singer have a 17-9-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Singer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Aug. 25 | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 19 | 3.2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Mariners | Aug. 14 | 7.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Red Sox | Aug. 8 | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 3 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Dylan Cease
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up five earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.98, a 2.48 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.470 in 28 games this season.
- In 28 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 10 of them.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 28 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 27-year-old ranks 46th in ERA (4.98), 48th in WHIP (1.470), and sixth in K/9 (10.7).
- When Cease starts, the White Sox have gone 15-13-0 against the spread.
- Cease’s starts went over the run total 16 times in 28 games with a set total this season.
Cease’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Orioles | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 25 | 4.1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 20 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 13 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 7 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
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