* Since 1997, the White Sox have a better record against the Royals (115-64) than against any other AL opponent.
* The Royals have hit three home runs over their last two games (both victories), matching their home run total from their 12-game losing streak.
* The White Sox are an MLB-worst 3-15 this season when failing to hit a home run.
* On this date 27 years ago, Jerry Grote of the Kansas City Royals set a club record by driving in seven runs in a 12-9 win over the Seattle Mariners. Grote, who had been retired for two years before making the Royals out of spring training, collected three hits in four at-bats, including a grand slam.
* On this date 83 years ago, Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox collected his 3,000th major league hit. The future Hall of Famer singled against Detroit's Harry "Rip" Collins, who was not related to the star second baseman. The White Sox ended up defeating the Tigers, 12-7.
* Over the last three weeks (since May 13), Jose Guillen has tallied multiple RBI on seven occasions while no other Royals player has more than three multi-RBI games.
* Gavin Floyd has allowed just 10 hits over four home starts (98 opponent at-bats) this season.
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