Royals, White Sox await word on shortstops ahead of series opener

The Kansas City Royals hope a potential injury to star rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. doesn't offset the momentum gained from one of their most exciting wins of the season when they open a three-game road series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

The American League Central rivals will meet for the ninth time this season, with the last-place Royals and third-place White Sox each winning four games.

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