Reynaldo Lopez is pitching way below-the-radar screen and Danny Duffy is overdue to throw a good game. Now that he's making his first night appearance of the season, this could happen for Duffy.

Duffy entered the season as the Royals' No. 1 starter. He has not pitched well so far this season. However, Duffy has a history of pitching better at night and he's home. The Under has cashed in nine of Duffy's last 12 home starts. Duffy was 1-5 with a 4.60 ERA in day games last season, compared to 8-5 with a 3.46 ERA during night games.

The Royals could catch a break if Jose Abreu, the White Sox best and most feared hitter, has to miss a second consecutive game due to flu symptons.

Lopez's record is 0-2. He has a 1.50 ERA, though, and hasn't given up more than four hits, or two runs, during any of his four starts this year.

Both offenses are below average. The White Sox rank 23rd in runs scored. They've scored three runs or fewer in five of their last seven games.

The Royals' offense is even worse. Kansas City ranks 29th in runs scored, 27th in home runs and is in the bottom-five in batting average with runners in scoring position. The Royals also have scored three runs or fewer in five of their last seven games.