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Royals Face White Sox in Series Decider as Bergert Opposes Civale

A win would help Kansas City close a three-game gap in the AL wild-card race.

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Overview

  • The three-game set is tied 1-1 after Kansas City rebounded from a 7-0 loss Monday with a ninth-inning rally to win 5-4 on Tuesday.
  • Rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert is scheduled for Kansas City after posting a sub-3.00 ERA across four starts since his trade from the Padres.
  • Aaron Civale is slated for Chicago at 3-8 with a 5.02 ERA, including 16 runs allowed in his last 14 1/3 innings over three outings.
  • Chicago is evaluating Luis Robert Jr. for left hamstring soreness following his early exit on Tuesday.
  • Kansas City holds a 9-3 edge in the season series and sits three games behind Seattle for the American League’s final wild-card spot.