White Sox series preview: It’s laundry day

At this point last year, the White Sox were on their way to the history books in a bad way with a 15-47 record. As has been the refrain for them all season, they’re doing slightly better this year, but they’re still pretty awful. Still, you have to treat them as a real MLB opponent now, as they can win games, even against good teams. They are coming off a four-game split with the Detroit Tigers.

Kansas City Royals (33-30) vs Chicago White Sox (20-43) at Rate Field, Chicago, IL

Royals: 3.43 runs scored per game (27th in MLB), 3.48 runs allowed per game (4th)

White Sox: 3.44 runs scored per game (26th in MLB), 4.35 runs allowed per game (19th)

As the season comes to a conclusion later this year,…