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The Royals also got a big lift from Michael
Lorenzen (4-6), who pitched six effective innings for his first
win since April 29. The right-hander went 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA in
his previous six starts.
Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which
had won three in a row, matching a season high.
Vargas drew a bases-loaded walk and Edgar Quero added an RBI
single as the White Sox rallied for three runs in the ninth. But
then Witt robbed Austin Slater of a run-scoring hit with a
terrific diving catch at shortstop.
With two out and the bases loaded, Carlos Estévez earned his
19th save when he struck out Tim Elko swinging.
White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil allowed two runs and five hits
over 3 1/3 innings in his first major league start.
Perez's fifth homer tied it at 2 in the fourth, and the Royals
went ahead to stay in the seventh.
India drove in pinch-runner Drew Waters with a grounder down the
third base line. After Witt popped out, Maikel Garcia made it
4-2 with an RBI single off Jordan Leasure.
India tacked on a run-scoring single in the ninth.
Tyler Alexander (3-6) took the loss in his first game with
Chicago, allowing one run and five hits in three innings. The
lefty signed a one-year deal with the White Sox before the game.
The Royals finished with 16 hits, but they hit into five double
plays.
Key moment
Witt made it 7-2 when he connected for his eighth homer in the
ninth against Bryse Wilson.
Key stat
Caglianone went 2 for 21 in his first five games with Kansas
City.
Up next
Royals: Following an off day, LHP Noah Cameron (2-1, 0.85 ERA)
starts Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at
home against the New York Yankees.
White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (2-3, 2.45 ERA) takes the mound
Tuesday night at Houston. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 4.44)
starts for the Astros.
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