White Sox defeat Royals 22-1, matching franchise second-highest run total

Chicago's White Sox posted a 22-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, matching the second-highest run total in the club's history and equaling the most runs the Royals have ever allowed in a single game. The outburst came in the third inning, when the White Sox loaded the bases and delivered a series of hits that produced ten runs, followed by additional scoring that brought the total to 22.

White Sox manager Will Venable said the large number of relievers used during the game would help the team make adjustments in the coming days. > "It’s part of this. They are going to be in a spot where I’m sure they will make some adjustments and have these guys ready to go the next couple of days. Having them use so many guys is to our benefit."

The offensive surge began after a seven-pitch walk by Jacob Gonzalez in the third inning. Sam Antonacci singled, Miguel Vargas followed with a double that gave Chicago a 3-0 lead, and subsequent hits—including a two-run single by Tristan Peters and a three-run home run by Gonzalez—expanded the margin. Peters later added a grand slam, and several other hitters contributed multiple RBIs.

Kansas City starter Steven Cruz kept the game scoreless through two innings before being replaced by Mitch Spence, who allowed the bulk of the runs. White Sox relievers, including Jordan Hicks, Brandon Eisert and Trevor Richards, shut down the Royals for the remainder of the game.

White Sox pitcher David Sandlin, who earned the win, noted the strong run support helped his performance. > "The two games I've pitched at home it's been like 37 runs of support, so it always feels pretty good to have that."

The 22-run total ties the club's performance on May 31, 1970, and follows a 29-6 victory in 1955 that remains the franchise’s largest margin.

The game also featured a post-game concert by electronic-dance artist Marshmello, which attracted fans to the stadium.