White Sox 14 - Royals 11 (9/22/2026): Meidroth Shines With 5 RBIs

The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals battled in a high-scoring game at Kauffman Stadium, with the White Sox ultimately prevailing 14-11. This victory boosts the White Sox's record to 80-76, securing their position as second in the AL Central. Meanwhile, the Royals dropped to 67-89, maintaining their fifth-place standing in the same division.

Offensive Explosion

The White Sox came out swinging, putting up runs in five out of nine innings. Randal Grichuk led the offensive charge for Chicago, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and three RBIs. Chase Meidroth also shone, contributing three hits and driving in five runs.

Munetaka Murakami added to the fireworks with a home run of his own, complementing his two RBIs. Andrew Benintendi, despite limited at-bats, made a significant impact by driving in two runs. Brenton Doyle capped off the offensive onslaught with a home run and an RBI.

Royals' Gallant Effort

Despite the loss, the Royals' offense was no slouch, as they collected 13 hits. Vinnie Pasquantino was a standout performer, driving in five runs with a homer and a double. Nick Loftin also contributed with a home run, bringing two runners home.

Maikel Garcia displayed patience at the plate, scoring three runs despite not recording a hit. Salvador Perez added to the scoreboard with an RBI single, while Michael Massey chipped in with a double and an RBI.

Pitching Struggles

Noah Schultz earned the win for the White Sox, throwing two scoreless innings in relief. Tanner Brazobán and Andrew Lange also provided scoreless outings to help seal the victory. However, the starting pitcher, Anthony Kay, allowed four runs over his four innings of work.

On the Royals' side, Daniel Lynch IV struggled on the mound, giving up nine runs in four innings and taking the loss. Tony Gonsolin, in relief, was also hit hard, surrendering five runs over 2.2 innings. Despite those struggles, Nick Hoffman and Andrew Lange managed to quiet the White Sox bats in the final innings.

This victory was crucial for the White Sox as they aim to close the gap in the AL Central standings. They will have a chance to improve on their road record in the upcoming series. The team has struggled on the road with a 34-44 record this season, compared to a much stronger performance at home.

For the Royals, despite their spirited effort, they remain 14 games back in the AL Central. With a better home record of 39-36, they will look to leverage home-field advantage in their next matchups against the White Sox and the Guardians.

Looking ahead, both teams will meet again in the following days at Kauffman Stadium. The White Sox will aim to continue their offensive prowess and secure more wins in the series. On the other hand, the Royals will look to bounce back and finish the season on a high note.