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Game Notes For Monday vs. Royals

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STATS INC* These teams have split 12 games in their season series in 2009. The White Sox have won 10 of their last 14 home games against the Royals.

* Kansas City has lost two of its last three games, scoring a total of just six runs in that span. The White Sox, who were defeated 3-2 on Sunday, are 32-25 following a loss this season.

* The White Sox have won their last 10 home games against the Royals in which Mark Buehrle was their starting pitcher. Buehrle is 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA in four starts since pitching his perfect game on July 23.

* Brian Bannister is 0-2 with a 12.60 ERA in his last two starts. Bannister is 1-7 with a 7.63 ERA in his last eight starts in the month of August. 

* Since August 3, Billy Butler has driven in 14 runs which are tied for the third most in the majors in that span.

* Jim Thome has three homers, one double and seven RBI in his last five home games. Thome has 43 career home runs against the Royals which are the most by any player all-time.

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