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September 23, 2026 β’ Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
MLB PREVIEW β’ September 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Chicago White Sox (81-77) travels to play Kansas City Royals (68-90) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Chicago White Sox
Visiting Side
Record
81-77
Kansas City Royals
Home Side
Record
68-90
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHI
|
0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
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KAN
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ~ | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Chicago White Sox
VS
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Kansas City Royals
Projected Score
CHI 2.5
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KAN 5.4
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago White Sox has a better road record than Kansas City Royals's home record.
- Kansas City Royals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Kansas City Royals has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Chicago White Sox
STAT
Kansas City Royals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kansas City Royals plays on familiar turf at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Chicago White Sox Could Win
Chicago White Sox brings a Team ERA of 6.19 and Batting Average of .129 into the matchup.
Why Kansas City Royals Could Win
Kansas City Royals counters with a Team ERA of 4.77 and Batting Average of .247.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Kansas City Royals's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,114
Closing Odds
Line: CHW -122 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Bryan Hudson
Home Starter
Seth Lugo
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago White Sox (10.1%)
Kansas City Royals (89.9%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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