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Bobby Witt Jr. Delivers Walk-Off Single as Royals Rally Past White Sox

Kansas City secures its fourth straight win and extends its home dominance over Chicago with a ninth-inning comeback.

May 6, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) and catcher Freddy Fermin (34) are doused by right fielder Cavan Biggio (18) and designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) after the win over the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox on May 7, 2025 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

Overview

  • Bobby Witt Jr., hitless in his first four at-bats, drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the ninth inning.
  • The Royals loaded the bases in the final frame through a walk, an error, and a bunt single before tying the game on Jonathan India’s fielder’s choice.
  • Kansas City has now won nine consecutive home games against the White Sox and 13 of its last 15 overall.
  • Kyle Isbel hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, while Salvador Perez contributed an RBI double in the eighth to keep the Royals within reach.
  • Reliever Taylor Clarke earned the win for Kansas City, while Cam Boozer took the loss for Chicago after issuing a leadoff walk in the ninth.