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The Royals will get not one, but two chances to end their eleven-game winning streak today with a doubleheader in Chicago. Remember, double-headers are seven-inning affairs, which means the Royals really need to jump out to a good start.
#Royals play two in Chicago today. So how important is grabbing an early lead in 7-inning doubleheaders? In a word...VERY.
— Dave Holtzman (@DHoltzy) May 14, 2021
The team leading after 3 innings has posted an .813 winning pct. in 7-inning games since start of the 2020 season.
Brad Keller will go against Lucas Giolito in Game One, at 2:10 CT. Jakob Junis will face Michael Kopech in the nightcap at 7:10 CT.
Here's how we will line up for Game 1 of our doubleheader. #TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/hLSrph5ta8
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 14, 2021