Royals edge White Sox 5-4 to tie AL Central atop standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on June 28 in a tightly contested game. The White Sox initially took the lead with a home run from Miguel Vargas but faltered as Anthony Kay struggled on the mound, allowing five runs over 3 2/3 innings. The victory ties the teams in the AL Central standings, with the White Sox's record dropping to 43-39. Both teams are set to continue their seasons with upcoming games, as the White Sox head to Baltimore next.
- •White Sox and Royals played on June 28.
- •Royals scored first, then the White Sox briefly took the lead.
- •Anthony Kay allowed 5 runs over 3 2/3 innings.
- •The White Sox's record is now 43-39, putting them in a tie for first place.
- •Next, the White Sox face the Baltimore Orioles in a series.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — No walk-off this time, as White Sox get crowned by Royals, 5-4
"Chicago drops back into a first-place tie with Cleveland
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