White Sox secure walk-off win against Royals in ninth inning

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

White Sox secure walk-off win against Royals in ninth inning
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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 with a walk-off hit from Jacob Gonzalez on June 27. This victory marked the White Sox's seventh walk-off of the season and continued their dominance in the matchup, winning their sixth straight against the Royals. The game remained scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Royals managed to score first, only for the Sox to respond shortly after. The White Sox's strong pitching, highlighted by Davis Martin and Sean Newcomb's efforts, kept the game close, setting the stage for Gonzalez’s decisive hit in the ninth. With this win, the White Sox improved to 17-9 in one-run games this season.

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  • White Sox claim a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Royals.
  • Jacob Gonzalez recorded his first walk-off RBI this season.
  • Davis Martin struck out three batters in 5 1/3 innings.
  • Michael Wacha pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing only one run.
  • White Sox improve to 17-9 in one-run games this season.
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  • 11:35 PMYahoo SportsWhite Sox outlast pitcher’s duel with a 2-1 walk-off in the ninth
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The South Siders win their sixth straight against the Royals

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