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April 9, 2026 | Rate Field, Chicago, IL | 6:40 PM CT | NBC Sports Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chicago White Sox<\/strong> (6\u20135, ONE GAME OVER .500) open a new series against the Kansas City Royals (5\u20136) at Guaranteed Rate Field tonight, and we’re trying to stay above .500 at home. They’re also around .500 with a young roster. This is an AL Central matchup between two teams trying to build something.<\/p>\n

The Royals have Bobby Witt Jr.\u2014one of the best young players in baseball with speed and power. Vinnie Pasquantino provides consistency. Brady Singer is their rotation anchor. They’re young, athletic, and competitive.<\/p>\n

We have Drew Thorpe<\/strong> on the mound\u2014young pitcher developing as a rotation piece. Luis Robert Jr. providing power-speed. Colson Montgomery showing he belongs. And we’re 6\u20135 trying to stay above .500.<\/p>\n

For White Sox fans, this is the series opener\u2014a chance to keep our momentum going at home.<\/p>\n

Where the White Sox Stand at 6\u20135<\/h2>\n

Current Record: 6\u20135 (ONE GAME OVER .500)<\/strong><\/p>\n

After losing 99 games last year, we’re 6\u20135 and ONE GAME OVER .500. We just swept the Orioles at home. We’re undefeated at The Rate. This is the best we’ve felt in years.<\/p>\n

Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Drew Thorpe (RHP):<\/strong> Young pitcher developing, gets the series opener<\/li>\n
  • Luis Robert Jr. (CF):<\/strong> Power-speed centerpiece, key to everything<\/li>\n
  • Colson Montgomery (SS):<\/strong> Showing he’s our franchise shortstop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Momentum:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 6\u20135 record (ONE GAME OVER .500)<\/li>\n
    • Perfect at home so far<\/li>\n
    • Just swept the Orioles<\/li>\n
    • Building confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      We’re 6\u20135. Win the series opener and we’re 7\u20135, TWO GAMES OVER .500.<\/p>\n

      The Kansas City Royals: Young and Building<\/h2>\n

      Current Record: 5\u20136<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The Royals are 5\u20136 with a young, athletic roster. Bobby Witt Jr. is a superstar\u2014speed, power, everything. Vinnie Pasquantino provides consistency. Brady Singer is their rotation anchor getting the series opener.<\/p>\n

      Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Bobby Witt Jr. (SS):<\/strong> Superstar with speed and power, one of baseball’s best<\/li>\n
      • Vinnie Pasquantino (1B):<\/strong> Consistent middle-of-the-order bat<\/li>\n
      • Brady Singer (RHP):<\/strong> Rotation anchor, series opener start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Strength:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Bobby Witt Jr. is elite<\/li>\n
        • Young, athletic roster<\/li>\n
        • Competitive in the AL Central<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Royals are around .500 like us, but Witt Jr. is the difference-maker who can take over games.<\/p>\n

          The Matchups That Matter in the Opener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Position<\/th>\nWhite Sox<\/th>\nRoyals<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Starting Pitcher<\/td>\nDrew Thorpe<\/td>\nBrady Singer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Shortstop<\/td>\nColson Montgomery<\/td>\nBobby Witt Jr.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Center Field<\/td>\nLuis Robert Jr.<\/td>\nKyle Isbel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Drew Thorpe vs Brady Singer<\/strong>
          \nThorpe is developing as a rotation piece. Singer is an established rotation anchor. Singer has more experience, but Thorpe has home field advantage.<\/p>\n

          Colson Montgomery vs Bobby Witt Jr. at Shortstop<\/strong>
          \nMontgomery is building confidence. Witt Jr. is a superstar\u2014one of the best players in baseball. The gap is massive, but Montgomery is showing he belongs.<\/p>\n

          Luis Robert Jr. vs Kyle Isbel in Center<\/strong>
          \nWhen healthy, Robert has elite power-speed. Isbel is a solid defender. Robert should have the advantage.<\/p>\n

          What the White Sox Need in the Series Opener<\/h2>\n

          Drew Thorpe Limits Walks and Competes<\/strong>
          \nYoung pitcher against the Royals’ aggressive hitters. Limit walks, keep the ball in the zone, give us five or six solid innings.<\/p>\n

          Luis Robert Jr. Does Damage<\/strong>
          \nOur centerpiece against Brady Singer. One swing can change the game. Do damage in the series opener.<\/p>\n

          Colson Montgomery Keeps Building<\/strong>
          \nAt 6\u20135 and building confidence. Keep showing South Side fans you’re developing.<\/p>\n

          Stay Above .500<\/strong>
          \nWe’re 6\u20135. Win the series opener and we’re 7\u20135, TWO GAMES OVER .500. Keep the momentum going at home.<\/p>\n

          What Kansas City Will Bring<\/h2>\n

          Bobby Witt Jr. will do something spectacular\u2014he’s that good. Vinnie Pasquantino will work professional at-bats. Brady Singer will try to shut us down in the series opener.<\/p>\n

          The Royals are young, athletic, and competitive. This won’t be easy even at home.<\/p>\n

          White Sox Fan Prediction: We Win the Series Opener<\/h2>\n

          Final Score: White Sox 5, Royals 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Drew Thorpe battles\u2014six innings, three runs, keeps us in it. Brady Singer is solid but gives up four runs.<\/p>\n

          Luis Robert Jr. goes 2-for-4 with a homer. Colson Montgomery adds two RBIs.<\/p>\n

          Bobby Witt Jr. goes 3-for-4 with a homer, showing why he’s elite. But we edge them at home.<\/p>\n

          We’re 7\u20135. TWO GAMES OVER .500. Won the series opener.<\/p>\n

          Why This Series Opener Matters<\/h2>\n

          We’re 6\u20135, ONE GAME OVER .500. The Royals are 5\u20136. Both teams are building around young talent.<\/p>\n

          Win the series opener and we’re 7\u20135, TWO GAMES OVER .500. Keep the momentum going at home.<\/p>\n

          Drew Thorpe keeps developing. Luis Robert Jr. produces. Colson Montgomery builds confidence.<\/p>\n

          After losing 99 games last year, staying above .500 matters.<\/p>\n

          Go Sox!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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