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White Sox Drown Royals 22-1, Franchise-Worst Loss

6/28/2026

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Royals Suffer Historic Loss

The Kansas City Royals lost 22-1 to the White Sox on June 27, 2026, a franchise-worst loss.
The loss tied the Royals’ record for runs allowed, matching a 22-run game in 1994.
Chicago hit five home runs, including a grand slam by rookie Tristan Peters.
Starter David Sandlin allowed one run in six innings while manager Matt Quatraro, hampered by injuries, looks to pitcher Michael Wacha’s start for a spark.

Summary

White Sox Surge

The White Sox moved from a 60-102 record in 2025 to first place in the AL Central in 2026.
After the June 27 win they improved to 42-38, taking sole division lead before the All-Star break.
Davis Martin’s dominant pitching has become the staff’s new ace, driving the turnaround.
Mitch Spence’s ERA rose to 21.21 after surrendering ten earned runs in one third inning, exposing bullpen instability.

Summary

White Sox Explode

The White Sox posted 22 runs—their first 20-plus game in two decades and tied the franchise’s second-highest total—while striking out nine.
Jacob Gonzalez broke a 0-for-25 slump with a 3-for-4 line and a three-run homer, while Chase Meidroth added a 4-for-5 line with walk.
David Sandlin threw six innings of a run on three hits with strikeouts, giving a chance to reassess rotation before Michael Wacha and Davis Martin start.

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Royals Suffer Historic Loss

The Kansas City Royals lost 22-1 to the White Sox on June 27, 2026, a franchise-worst loss.
The loss tied the Royals’ record for runs allowed, matching a 22-run game in 1994.
Chicago hit five home runs, including a grand slam by rookie Tristan Peters.
Starter David Sandlin allowed one run in six innings while manager Matt Quatraro, hampered by injuries, looks to pitcher Michael Wacha’s start for a spark.

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