The Chicago White Sox are heating up at just the right time, riding a four-game winning streak after a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Jarred Kelenic led the charge with two hits and two RBIs, while Colson Montgomery added a home run as part of a three-hit performance that kept the South Siders rolling.
Chicago has now won 15 of its last 23 games, climbing back to .500 at 21-21 for the first time since early last season. The milestone is a testament to the team’s resilience and growing chemistry on the field. Rookie Tyler Davis earned his first major league win, tossing 1 2/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to keep the Royals at bay.
Kansas City, meanwhile, struggled to find its rhythm, managing just five hits in its fifth loss over seven games. Starter Seth Lugo allowed five runs on eight hits over five innings, putting the Royals in an early hole they couldn’t fully escape. The game wasn’t without drama, though—Bobby Witt Jr. launched a two-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez with two outs in the ninth, cutting the lead to one. But Domínguez locked in, striking out pinch-hitter Jac Caglianone to notch his 10th save in 12 chances.
The White Sox jumped out to a 3-0 lead early, but the Royals clawed back in the fourth. Noah Schultz walked the bases loaded, and Nick Loftin drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Vinnie Pasquantino then delivered a two-run single on a shallow flyball that slipped past a diving Sam Antonacci in left-center, tying the game at 3-3.
Chicago answered swiftly in the fifth. With two outs and runners on first and second, Kelenic ripped a two-run double to right field, putting the White Sox back on top. Montgomery added insurance in the seventh, leading off with a 399-foot homer to right on the first pitch from reliever John Schreiber. It was Montgomery’s 11th of the season, and it gave Chicago a 6-3 cushion.
The Royals threatened again in the seventh, putting runners on the corners with no outs. But Jordan Hicks shut the door, striking out Maikel Garcia, Witt, and Lane Thomas in succession to preserve the lead.
Looking ahead, the series finale on Thursday promises another intriguing matchup. Left-hander Kris Bubic (3-1, 3.50 ERA) takes the ball for Kansas City, while fellow southpaw Anthony Kay (2-1, 4.89) starts for Chicago. With momentum on their side, the White Sox are aiming to keep the streak alive and continue their climb up the standings.