Outfielder Ryan LaMarre to make first White Sox start Friday vs. Royals

Newcomer Ryan LaMarre is getting his first start for the White Sox on Friday night against the Royals in the opener of a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field leading into the All-Star break.

Look for lots of scoring, as these pitching staffs have allowed more runs than any other major-league team (the Royals rank 30th and the Sox 29th in run prevention). James Shields starts for the Sox against Royals right-hander Brad Keller.

The Sox claimed LaMarre, 29, on waivers from the Twins on Tuesday. He did not get on the field against the Cardinals but will hit eighth and play left field against Keller. Out of the lineup is Matt Davidson, who has torched Royals pitching this season…