Tristan Peters hits grand slam in the White Sox's 22-1 romp over the
Royals
[June 27, 2026]
CHICAGO (AP) — Tristan Peters hit a grand slam and had six
RBIs, Miguel Vargas had a three-run homer and an RBI double in Chicago's
10-run third inning, and the White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals
22-1 on Friday night.
The White Sox, who have won five straight against the Royals, set or
tied season highs for runs, hits (23), homers (five), margin of victory
(21) and runs in an inning (10 in the third). Chicago scored its most
runs since a 22-13 win at Boston on May 31, 1970. |
Chicago White Sox's Jacob Gonzalez watches his three-run home during the
third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in
Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) |
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David Sandlin (2-1), who was called up from Triple-A Charlotte
earlier Friday, allowed one run and had six strikeouts in six
innings. The 25-year-old rookie gave up three hits and walked
three.
Jacob Gonzalez, Andrew Benintendi and Kyle Teel also homered for
the White Sox. Gonzalez and Vargas drove in five runs apiece,
Teel had three RBIs and Chase Meidroth went 4 for 5 with two
RBIs.
Vargas hit hiss career-high 18th home run this season to open
the scoring in the third, Chase Meidroth singled to drive in a
run and Tristan Peters added a two-run single before Gonzalez
hit a three-run shot and Vargas' double made it 10-0.
The White Sox have won 23 of their last 28 home games and are
27-13 this season at Rate Field, tied with Tampa Bay for the
best home record in MLB.
Mitch Spence (0-2) replaced Royals opener Steven Cruz in the
second and allowed 10 runs in 1 1/3 innings.
Bobby Witt Jr. scored when Michael Massey, with the bases loaded
and no outs, grounded into a double play. Salavdor Perez then
struck out swinging to end Kansas City's threat.
Up next
Royals RHP Michael Wacha (5-5, 3.48 ERA) was set to start
Saturday against RHP Davis Martin (9-3, 3.18),
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