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Royals Outslug White Sox in a High-Scoring Affair at Guaranteed Rate Field

The Kansas City Royals, with a record of 60-49, showcased their offensive might against the Chicago White Sox, who now stand at 27-84, in a game that ended with a score of 10-3. The Royals' bats were on fire throughout the game, amassing 16 hits and ensuring a clean sheet with zero errors. On the other hand, the White Sox managed to gather six hits but couldn't capitalize on them as effectively.


Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Dominic Fletcher (7) cannot catch a ball hit for a double hit by Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

The Royals opened strong right from the first inning, setting the pace with one run and two hits. They continued to build on their lead in the second and third innings by adding three more runs to their tally. Although there was a brief lull in scoring during the fourth inning, they picked up momentum again in the fifth by adding another two runs. The real highlight came in the ninth inning when they exploded for four runs off six hits, sealing their dominant performance.


Key players for the Royals included Vinnie Pasquantino who boasted an impressive .400 batting average along with one home run and three RBIs. Freddy Fermin also made significant contributions with an .800 batting average and four hits out of five at-bats. On pitching duties, Brady Singer recorded an ERA of 3.857 across seven innings pitched contributing significantly to his team's victory.


Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inningat Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

For the White Sox, despite putting up three runs in the second inning which momentarily gave them hope for competitiveness; they struggled to maintain that momentum throughout later innings.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Kansas City Royals are set to face off against The Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 1st at 6:40 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on BSKC where fans can tune in for live coverage.


Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws  against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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