Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox
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Top Performers
- Michael Wacha7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER
- Davis Martin5.1 IP, 3 K
- Grant Taylor2.0 IP, 4 K
Key Plays
- Go-ahead run1-2Gonzalez singled to left, C. Montgomery scored, B. Montgomery to second, Meidroth to third.9th Inning
- Go-ahead run1-0Jensen singled to right, Marte scored, Collins to second, Loftin thrown out at home.7th Inning
- Tied it1-1B. Montgomery grounded into fielder's choice to second, Acuña scored, Meidroth out at second.7th Inning
- Go-ahead run1-2John Schreiber pitches to Jacob Gonzalez9th Inning
Box Score
Top Performers
Fantasy Signals
Starter innings, six-plus innings, six-plus strikeouts.
Starter innings, run prevention.
RBI.
RBI.
RBI.
Final NotesScore, top line, and support lines
- Final frame: Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City Royals 2-1.
- Top line: Michael Wacha (Kansas City Royals) — 7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER.
- Support line: Davis Martin (Chicago White Sox) — 5.1 IP, 3 K.
- Support line: Grant Taylor (Chicago White Sox) — 2.0 IP, 4 K.
HighlightsScoring plays from the feed
- ScoreGonzalez singled to left, C. Montgomery scored, B. Montgomery to second, Meidroth to third.1–2
- Home RunJensen singled to right, Marte scored, Collins to second, Loftin thrown out at home.1–0
- ScoreB. Montgomery grounded into fielder's choice to second, Acuña scored, Meidroth out at second.1–1
Scoring by Inning
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Chicago White Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
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Kansas City Royals
· Starter
Batting#
- Carter Jensen 1H0R1RBI0HR
- Bobby Witt Jr. 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Jac Caglianone 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Lane Thomas 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Michael Massey 2H0R0RBI0HR
- Tyler Tolbert 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Josh Rojas 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Salvador Perez 1H0R0RBI0HR
- John Rave 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Starling Marte 0H1R0RBI0HR
- Nick Loftin 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Kameron Misner 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Isaac Collins 1H0R0RBI0HR
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter JensenValue card C· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .244 | .312 | .431 |
| Bobby Witt Jr.Value card SS· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .291 | .365 | .461 |
| Jac CaglianoneValue card RF· | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .265 | .337 | .481 |
| Lane ThomasValue card CF· | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .211 | .327 | .333 |
| Michael MasseyValue card 2B· | 2-2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | .268 | .294 | .453 |
| Tyler TolbertValue card 2B | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .241 | .324 | .241 |
| Josh RojasValue card 3B | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .286 | .286 | .571 |
| Salvador PerezValue card C· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .200 | .242 | .331 |
| John RaveValue card RF· | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .267 | .389 | .733 |
| Starling MarteValue card RF | 0-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | .258 | .327 | .337 |
| Nick LoftinValue card 3B· | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .237 | .331 | .403 |
| Kameron MisnerValue card CF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .310 | .321 |
| Isaac CollinsValue card LF· | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | .228 | .337 | .319 |
Pitching#
- Michael Wacha 6H1R0HR1BB
- Daniel Lynch IV 3H1R0HR0BB
- John Schreiber 1H0R0HR0BB
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael WachaValue card SP· | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 105-70 | 3.31 | 105 |
| Daniel Lynch IVValue card RP | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12-7 | 2.65 | 12 |
| John SchreiberValue card RP | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12-6 | 3.27 | 12 |
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Chicago White Sox
· Starter
Batting#
- Sam Antonacci 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Miguel Vargas 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Andrew Benintendi 1H0R0RBI0HR
- Luisangel Acuna 0H1R0RBI0HR
- Randal Grichuk 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Colson Montgomery 2H1R0RBI0HR
- Chase Meidroth 2H0R0RBI0HR
- Braden Montgomery 2H0R1RBI0HR
- Tristan Peters 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Junior Perez 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Jacob Gonzalez 1H0R1RBI0HR
- Drew Romo 0H0R0RBI0HR
- Kyle Teel 0H0R0RBI0HR
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam AntonacciValue card LF· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .293 | .390 | .414 |
| Miguel VargasValue card 3B· | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | .247 | .358 | .483 |
| Andrew BenintendiValue card DH· | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .238 | .293 | .436 |
| Luisangel AcunaValue card CF | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | .262 | .259 |
| Randal GrichukValue card DH | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .296 | .337 | .679 |
| Colson MontgomeryValue card SS· | 2-4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .225 | .318 | .484 |
| Chase MeidrothValue card 2B· | 2-4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .279 | .342 | .386 |
| Braden MontgomeryValue card RF· | 2-4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .246 | .302 | .439 |
| Tristan PetersValue card CF· | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .284 | .347 | .446 |
| Junior PerezValue card CF | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .250 | .308 | .500 |
| Jacob GonzalezValue card 1B· | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .230 | .319 | .344 |
| Drew RomoValue card C· | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .137 | .224 | .337 |
| Kyle TeelValue card C | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .231 | .375 | .462 |
Pitching#
- Davis Martin 4H0R0HR1BB
- Sean Newcomb 2H1R0HR2BB
- Grant Taylor 0H0R0HR0BB
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis MartinValue card SP· | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 87-54 | 3.00 | 87 |
| Sean NewcombValue card RP | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 30-16 | 2.54 | 30 |
| Grant TaylorValue card RP | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19-18 | 2.83 | 19 |
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Key Plays
Scoring and Swing Plays
Scoring, late-game swings, and high-leverage moments from the game feed.
- Go-ahead run · 9th InningGonzalez singled to left, C. Montgomery scored, B. Montgomery to second, Meidroth to third.1–2
- Late home run · 9th InningJohn Schreiber pitches to Junior Perez1–1
- Go-ahead run · 7th InningJensen singled to right, Marte scored, Collins to second, Loftin thrown out at home.1–0
- Late home run · 9th InningSchreiber relieved Lynch IV1–1
- Tied it · 7th InningB. Montgomery grounded into fielder's choice to second, Acuña scored, Meidroth out at second.1–1
- Double · 6th InningWitt Jr. doubled to left.0–0
- Go-ahead run · 9th InningJohn Schreiber pitches to Jacob Gonzalez1–2
Game Read
A matchup read built from team form, venue, rest, and availability context. It is analysis, not betting advice.
Day GameOutdoor3:10 PM CT68°F · 6 mph wind · overcastProbables: Michael Wacha vs Davis MartinMLB.TVRoyals.TV
Result readChicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals 1 · Chicago White Sox 2
Final
Kansas City Royals21-32Team form and scoring profile included
Chicago White Sox29-23-1Team form and scoring profile included
Home VenueRate FieldVenue context included in the matchup read
Chicago White Sox is the lean because of Chicago White Sox on the margin numbers and Chicago White Sox on the form numbers. Pitcher confirmation and bullpen availability can move this fastest.
Rafty’s call: ✓ RIGHT
Pre-game pick: Chicago White Sox at 71%. Actual: Chicago White Sox by 1.
Pre-game pick: Chicago White Sox at 71%. Actual: Chicago White Sox by 1.
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Key Players to Watch
Kansas City Royals
- Cole Ragans SP · #55
- Kris Bubic SP · #50
- Luinder Avila RP · #58
- Bobby Witt Jr. SS · #7
Chicago White Sox
- Davis Martin SP · #65
- Grant Taylor RP · #31
- Anthony Kay SP · #18
- Bryan Hudson RP · #60
Injury Report
Chicago White Sox
Mason AdamsDay-To-DayMunetaka Murakami10-Day-ILEverson Pereira7-Day ILTyler Gilbert15-Day-ILAustin Hays60-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals
Tyson GuerreroDay-To-DayStephen KolekBereavementNick Mears15-Day-ILMaikel Garcia10-Day-ILJavier VazDay-To-Day
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