By Art Berke
Next Up
Beginning tonight, the Sox entertain the Royals for a three-game series before heading into the All-Star break.
After the break, the Sox begin the “second half” on Friday, July 20, in Seattle for a three-game series and then head south to Anaheim for four vs. the Angels. After the seven-game road trip, the Good Guys return home on Friday, July 27, to host the Blue Jays in a three-game series followed by three more games with the Royals.
Tonight (7:10 p.m. CT, WGN-TV, WGN 720): RHP James Shields (3–10, 4.