Royals rally to edge White Sox 5-4 in Chicago finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on June 28, 2026, at Rate Field, halting a four-game losing streak. Lane Thomas and Carter Jensen contributed early runs, while Isaac Collins and Starling Marte played key roles in the comeback. The White Sox answered multiple times but could not hold the lead. Steven Cruz earned the win for the Royals, and Alex Lange secured the save, marking his seventh of the season. With the win, the Royals finished their road trip with a 3-4 record and stand at 35-50 overall as they prepare for a three-game series against Tampa Bay starting Tuesday.
- •Royals score first with two runs in the second inning.
- •White Sox lead 4-3 after a big third inning.
- •Royals took the lead again in the fourth with two runs.
- •Steven Cruz pitches four innings, allowing four runs.
- •Alex Lange records his seventh save of the season.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Royals take finale on southside against White Sox
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