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White Sox Edge Royals 6-5 on Hill’s Pinch-Hit Homer

5/14/2026

Summary

White Sox Beat Royals

The Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on May 13, 2026.
Erick Fedde allowed two solo homers in the first inning before Tyler Schweitzer replaced him.
Derek Hill’s pinch-hit home run off Matt Strahm in the eighth gave Chicago the lead.
Bryan Hudson closed the ninth with a 1-2-3 inning for his second save, giving the White Sox a 3-2 edge in the season series.

Summary

White Sox Even

The White Sox reached a 21-21 record, hitting .500 since March 31, 2025.
Rate Field hosted 11,905 fans Wednesday night.
Outfielder Jarred Kelenic added two hits and two RBIs, including a two-run double off Starling Marte.
Pitcher Tyler Davis earned his first MLB win with 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings.
Infielder Colson Montgomery hit his 11th, a 399-foot homer, while manager Will Venable praised the bullpen’s mindset and Jordan Hicks’ high-leverage work.

Summary

Murakami Leads

Munetaka Murakami tied MLB lead with 15 homers, then claimed sole lead with 16.
After a 99-loss 2025 season, Kansas City posted a 19-23 record.
The Royals are 6-13 away, the division’s worst record.
Erick Fedde allowed 10 homers in six starts and two relief outings, showing a weakness.
White Sox starters Seth Lugo (1-2, 3.21 ERA) and Noah Schultz (2-2, 4.68 ERA) were set to start.

History

Historical Context

After the 1919 World Series fix, eight Chicago White Sox were banned for life by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, prompting the creation of modern MLB oversight. The bans were finally lifted on May 12 2025 by Commissioner Rob Manfred, restoring the players’ eligibility. In 2026, a 21-21 White Sox faced the Royals, echoing the franchise’s historic volatility.

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White Sox Beat Royals

The Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on May 13, 2026.
Erick Fedde allowed two solo homers in the first inning before Tyler Schweitzer replaced him.
Derek Hill’s pinch-hit home run off Matt Strahm in the eighth gave Chicago the lead.
Bryan Hudson closed the ninth with a 1-2-3 inning for his second save, giving the White Sox a 3-2 edge in the season series.

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