Royals settle for doubleheader split with Game 2 loss at White Sox
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In the sixth inning, however, Kansas City had a good opportunity to get on the scoreboard.
Garrett Hampson began the frame with a leadoff single but was quickly erased when Bobby Witt Jr. grounded into a double play.
The Royals managed to keep the inning alive when Vinnie Pasquantino doubled into the right-field corner. Next, Royals captain Salvador Perez drew a walk that chased Fedde from the game.
The White Sox turned to reliever Tanner Banks, who struck out MJ Melendez with an 81.4-mph curveball.
The Royals were still down 1-0, and the White Sox proceeded to cash in their own opportunity in the bottom half of the inning. Sheets’ solo homer off the right-field foul pole made it 2-0.
What’s next on the Royals’ schedule
The Royals are off Thursday. They open a three-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Pitcher Alec Marsh is slated to start opposite Dean Kremer at Kauffman Stadium.
First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Central Time.
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