Chicago White Sox edges Kansas City Royals 6-5
Game Summary
Chicago White Sox squeaked out a narrow win over Kansas City Royals, 6-5. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Chicago White Sox pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Bobby Witt Jr. led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals reliever Luinder Avila threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Chase Meidroth led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Grant Taylor threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Kansas City Royals starter Stephen Kolek: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 6 K, 3 BB (94 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.3 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 2.70).
Chicago White Sox starter Erick Fedde: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (80 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 6.75).
Hitting Analysis
Kansas City Royals: 11 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.306). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Bobby Witt Jr. (2-for-5, 1 HR), Vinnie Pasquantino (2-for-4), Salvador Perez (2-for-5, 1 HR).
Chicago White Sox: 7 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.304). 4 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Sam Antonacci (2-for-4), Miguel Vargas (2-for-3).