Kansas City Royals tops Chicago White Sox 2-0
Game Summary
Kansas City Royals defeated Chicago White Sox 2-0.
Key Players
Andrew Benintendi led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 1-for-4. Chicago White Sox reliever Sean Newcomb threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Maikel Garcia led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha threw 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter Erick Fedde: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (85 pitches). Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 3.00).
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha: 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (88 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.88 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K (ERA 0.00).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 4 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.133).
Kansas City Royals: 3 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.120). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Maikel Garcia (2-for-4, 1 HR).
Cleanup cold: Vinnie Pasquantino (0-for-3), Carter Jensen (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Turning Points
Kansas City Royals's pitching staff threw a shutout, blanking Chicago White Sox's lineup.