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Royals Look to Clinch Series Against White Sox
Kansas City aims to get back to .500 with a win in the series finale
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:40pm
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The Royals and White Sox battle it out in a rain-soaked series finale, with both teams looking to gain ground in the AL Central standings.Kansas City TodayThe Kansas City Royals have won the first two games of their series against the Chicago White Sox, winning both by a score of 2-0. In the series and home stand finale, the Royals will send left-hander Noah Cameron to the mound, who has had a strong start to the season. The White Sox will use an opener in Jonathan Cannon, who has struggled against the Royals in his career. With both teams off tomorrow, the Royals will look to clinch the series and get back to the .500 mark on the season.
Why it matters
The Royals have a chance to get back to a .500 record with a win in the series finale, which would be an important milestone early in the season. The team's new City Connect uniforms have also brought them good luck so far, as they are undefeated when wearing them.
The details
Noah Cameron will start for the Royals, looking to build on his strong start to the season. The left-hander has pitched 10.2 innings so far, giving up just 2 runs on 10 hits and 2 walks, while striking out 10 batters. The White Sox will counter with an opener in Jonathan Cannon, who has struggled against the Royals in his career, going 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 24 innings.
- The game is currently set for a 1:10 p.m. CT first pitch on April 12, 2026.
- Both the Royals and White Sox have the day off tomorrow, April 13.
The players
Noah Cameron
The left-handed starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, who has had a strong start to the 2026 season.
Jonathan Cannon
The opener for the Chicago White Sox, who has struggled against the Royals in his career, going 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 24 innings.
What they’re saying
“It's a rainy afternoon in Kansas City, so it'll be interesting to see if the game gets played. For what it is worth, both teams are off tomorrow.”
— Trenton Kraxner, Author
What’s next
If the game is played, the Royals will look to clinch the series victory and get back to a .500 record on the season. Both teams have the day off tomorrow, April 13, before the Royals travel to Detroit and the White Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, April 14.
The takeaway
The Royals have a chance to build momentum and get back to .500 with a win in the series finale, which would be an important milestone early in the season. The team's new City Connect uniforms have also brought them good luck so far, adding to the excitement around this matchup.
