The White Sox have catching prospects coming but Omar Narvaez continues to look like a keeper. The Sox are batting him fifth today, a tip of the cap to his improved ability to drive the ball.
Narvaez has 16 extra-base hits in 192 plate appearances. He had 12 in 295 plate appearances last season. He was 2-for-3 earlier this season against Brad Keller (4-4, 3.43 ERA), who is starting for the Royals. Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.57) starts for the Sox.
Here is the White Sox lineup:
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