Massey, Isbel get run-scoring hits in 9th as Royals rally to beat White
Sox 5-4
[August 27, 2025]
By GAVIN DORSEY
CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Massey hit a tying two-run
single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring
single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago
White Sox on Tuesday night.
Maikel Garcia had a two-run single in the eighth inning as the Royals
rallied from a 4-0 deficit. Jonathan India had two hits and scored two
runs. |
Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel runs to first after hitting a one-run
single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago
White Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) |
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Sam Long (2-3) pitched a scoreless eighth to
pick up the win, and Carlos Estévez got the last three outs for
his 35th save as the Royals advanced (68-65) remained in the
wild-card race.
Jordan Leasure gave up two runs in the eighth and Grant Taylor
(0-4) was charged with three in the ninth as the White Sox fell
to an AL-worst 48-84.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and
fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White
Sox.
Key Moment
Trailing by two, Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in
the top of the ninth against Taylor. Tyler Alexander came on
gave Massey's tying two-run single. After Adam Frazier was hit
by a pitch, Isbel followed with his go-ahead single.
Key Stat
White Sox starter Martín Pérez limited the Royals to one hit in
seven innings while striking out five and walking none. Kansas
City then had eight hits over the final two innings.
Up Next
White Sox RHP Aaron Civale (3-8, 5.02 ERA) starts against Royals
RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.79) on Wednesday.
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