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Reuters
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Royals hold on to end White Sox's winning streak
June 8 - Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. homered, and Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4, as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday, stopping Chicago's three-game winning streak. Carlos Estevez tempered a late White Sox rally to earn his 19th save, striking out Tim Elko with the bases loaded to end the game. Royals pitching retired 18 straight batters from the third through sixth innings before Chicago scored three runs against Tyler Richards, who allowed the first five hitters to reach base in the ninth. Chicago turned five double plays, but Kansas City regrouped to score five runs in the final three innings before holding on. Kansas City collected 16 hits. Jonathan India contributed three hits and two RBIs, Witt Jr. had two hits and two RBIs, Maikel Garcia had two hits and an RBI, and Vinnie Pasquantino had two hits. Royals starter Michael Lorenzen improved to 4-6 while spacing two runs and one hit in six innings. He walked two and matched a season high with seven strikeouts in his first victory since April 29. Lorenzen walked Mike Tauchman to open the game and retired the next two White Sox batters before Miguel Vargas hit a two-run home run to left field to give the hosts an early lead. It marked Chicago's only hit until the team rallied for three hits in the ninth. Vargas drove in three runs for the game. Kansas City drew even at 2-2 on Perez's two-run blast in the fourth. Perez, who went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in the first two games of the series, delivered the 30th game-tying home run of his Royals' career to take sole possession of second place on the franchise list. Only George Brett (35) has more. Witt. Jr. capped the Royals' scoring with a two-run homer in the ninth. White Sox opener Mike Vasil yielded the homer to Perez. Vasil scattered two runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings, with one walk and one strikeout. Losing pitcher Tyler Alexander (3-6) allowed a run and five hits in three innings, with one walk and two strikeouts. Alexander signed with Chicago on Sunday after Milwaukee designated him for assignment last week. --Field Level Media
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi Player Props: June 8, White Sox vs. Royals
Andrew Sebastian Benintendi Player Props: June 8, White Sox vs. Royals Andrew Sebastian Benintendi is looking to improve on a one-hit showing in his previous game (1 for 4 with a double). His Chicago White Sox square off versus Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET on CHSN and FDSKC. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Andrew Sebastian Benintendi player prop bets. Andrew Benintendi is batting .246 with six doubles, a triple, six home runs and 14 walks. Watch tonight's White Sox game on Fubo! Andrew Sebastian Benintendi Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130) Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -208) 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -208) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1500) How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Time: 2:10 p.m. ET 2:10 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Sunday, June 8, 2025 TV Channel: CHSN and FDSKC CHSN and FDSKC Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Andrew Sebastian Benintendi vs. Michael Lorenzen Andrew Sebastian Benintendi is 1 for 8 over his career versus Michael Lorenzen. Last year against Michael Lorenzen, Andrew Sebastian Benintendi was 0 for 3 at the plate. Andrew Sebastian Benintendi prop bet insights Andrew Sebastian Benintendi has reached base with a hit 26 times this season in 39 games played (66.7%), including multiple hits in 15.4% of them (six times). Out of the 39 games he has gone to the plate in this season, he's homered in six contests (15.4%), leaving the ballpark in 3.8% of his trips to the plate. In 41.0% of his 39 games this season, Andrew Sebastian Benintendi has scored a run (16 times). He's also put up three games with multiple runs in 2025 (7.7%). In 38.5% of his 39 games this season, he has driven in a run (15 times). He's also put up four games with multiple RBI in 2025 (10.3%) and produced three or more of his team's runs in three contests. Andrew Sebastian Benintendi has struck out at least once 18 times this season in 39 games played (46.2%), including eight times punching out multiple times (20.5%). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Andrew Sebastian Benintendi stats against the Royals Royals starter: Michael Lorenzen
Yahoo
a day ago
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Jonathan India hits a tiebreaking double as the Royals beat the White Sox 7-5
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro looks to the field before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro looks to the field before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking double in Kansas City's two-run seventh inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which had lost three of four. Jac Caglianone went 4 for 4 in his sixth major league game. Advertisement The Royals also got a big lift from Michael Lorenzen (4-6), who pitched six effective innings for his first win since April 29. The right-hander went 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA in his previous six starts. Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which had won three in a row, matching a season high. Vargas drew a bases-loaded walk and Edgar Quero added an RBI single as the White Sox rallied for three runs in the ninth. But then Witt robbed Austin Slater of a run-scoring hit with a terrific diving catch at shortstop. With two out and the bases loaded, Carlos Estévez earned his 19th save when he struck out Tim Elko swinging. Advertisement White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil allowed two runs and five hits over 3 1/3 innings in his first major league start. Perez's fifth homer tied it at 2 in the fourth, and the Royals went ahead to stay in the seventh. India drove in pinch-runner Drew Waters with a grounder down the third base line. After Witt popped out, Maikel Garcia made it 4-2 with an RBI single off Jordan Leasure. India tacked on a run-scoring single in the ninth. Tyler Alexander (3-6) took the loss in his first game with Chicago, allowing one run and five hits in three innings. The lefty signed a one-year deal with the White Sox before the game. Advertisement The Royals finished with 16 hits, but they hit into five double plays. Key moment Witt made it 7-2 when he connected for his eighth homer in the ninth against Bryse Wilson. Key stat Caglianone went 2 for 21 in his first five games with Kansas City. Up next Royals: Following an off day, LHP Noah Cameron (2-1, 0.85 ERA) starts Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees. White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (2-3, 2.45 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday night at Houston. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 4.44) starts for the Astros. ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
White Sox host the Royals on 3-game home win streak
Kansas City Royals (33-32, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (22-43, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 5.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); White Sox: Mike Vasil (3-2, 1.89 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -159, White Sox +134; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Kansas City Royals. Chicago has a 16-17 record in home games and a 22-43 record overall. The White Sox have a 14-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Kansas City has gone 14-19 in road games and 33-32 overall. The Royals have a 5-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Sunday for the seventh time this season. The Royals are ahead 4-2 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 22 doubles, three triples and seven home runs while hitting .289 for the Royals. Vinnie Pasquantino is 14 for 36 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: White Sox: 5-5, .251 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs Royals: 4-6, .271 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by 10 runs INJURIES: White Sox: Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lenyn Sosa: 10-Day IL (hip), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Jonathan Cannon: 15-Day IL (back), Tyler Gilbert: 15-Day IL (knee), Fraser Ellard: 15-Day IL (lat), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow) Royals: Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Lucas Erceg: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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White Sox host the Royals on 3-game home win streak
Kansas City Royals (33-32, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (22-43, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 5.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); White Sox: Mike Vasil (3-2, 1.89 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -159, White Sox +134; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Kansas City Royals. Chicago has a 16-17 record in home games and a 22-43 record overall. The White Sox have a 14-2 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Kansas City has gone 14-19 in road games and 33-32 overall. The Royals have a 5-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Sunday for the seventh time this season. The Royals are ahead 4-2 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 22 doubles, three triples and seven home runs while hitting .289 for the Royals. Vinnie Pasquantino is 14 for 36 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games. Advertisement LAST 10 GAMES: White Sox: 5-5, .251 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs Royals: 4-6, .271 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by 10 runs INJURIES: White Sox: Ky Bush: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lenyn Sosa: 10-Day IL (hip), Miguel Castro: 60-Day IL (knee), Jonathan Cannon: 15-Day IL (back), Tyler Gilbert: 15-Day IL (knee), Fraser Ellard: 15-Day IL (lat), Martin Perez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Drew Thorpe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Prelander Berroa: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Scholtens: 60-Day IL (elbow) Royals: Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Lucas Erceg: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
