White Sox rebound to top 10 after dominating Royals, face tough road stretch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have moved into the top 10 of MLB power rankings following recent successes. Last week, they won two out of three games against the Cleveland Guardians and dominated the Kansas City Royals, 22-1. Despite losing Munetaka Murakami to the IL, the team's offense has thrived. They now prepare for a challenging 19-game road stretch, having won only 15 of 40 away games this season.
- •White Sox won 2 of 3 against Guardians and 2 of 3 versus Royals.
- •Beat Royals 22-1, highest run total since 1970.
- •Team's road record is 15-25 as they approach 13 road games.
- •Munetaka Murakami is on the injured list.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox sneak back into the top 10 just in time for an ultimate road trip
"The AL-Central leaders need to buckle down these next few weeks.
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