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White Sox Blast Royals 22-1, 10-Run Third, Take AL Lead

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chicago White Sox scored ten runs in the third inning, matching their second-highest inning total.
They defeated Kansas City Royals 22-1 on June 26, 2026 at Rate Field in Chicago.
Carter Jensen posted a .367 slash line in his last 49 at-bats and stretched his hitting streak to 16 games.
The win moved Chicago to 42-38, one game ahead of Cleveland for the AL Central lead.

History

Historical Context

When the American League declared major-league status in 1901, the Chicago White Stockings (later the White Sox) and Detroit Tigers became charter rivals, with the Sox winning the inaugural pennant. Over a century later, on June 23 2026 at Rate Field, the Sox again overwhelmed an opponent, 22–1, echoing the league-record-setting offensive bursts that have long defined the rivalry.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox scored ten runs in the third inning, matching their second-highest inning total.
They defeated Kansas City Royals 22-1 on June 26, 2026 at Rate Field in Chicago.
Carter Jensen posted a .367 slash line in his last 49 at-bats and stretched his hitting streak to 16 games.
The win moved Chicago to 42-38, one game ahead of Cleveland for the AL Central lead.

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