8* OVER the total in Kansas City - The Royals Carlos Hernandez has struggled in the starters role this season, this will be his 3rd start, and could not find the plate in his most recent outing. Also, he has faced the White Sox twice out of the bullpen, once this season and once last season, and neither outing went well. He is likely to get hammered here as Chicago bounces back from yesterday's low-scoring extra innings loss. However, the Royals got to Carlos Rodon for 4 earned runs in less than 6 innings the last time he faced them. Also, he is coming off a rough outing in his most recent start. As strong as his overall season has been, Rodon has now reached the 100 inning mark for the first time since the 2018 season and all the work appears to be catching up with him. Additionally the KC lineup has a fair number of hitters that have enjoyed success against him and this is one of those games that will surprise as the Royals get to Rodon early and often after yesterday's low-scoring battle. KC's Hernandez will struggle again however and that means this turns into a back and forth high-scoring affair. 8* OVER the total in Kansas City