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Royals Sweep White Sox, Extend Dominance with Sixth Straight Win

Kansas City’s pitching and Bobby Witt Jr.’s standout performances fuel a 10-game home win streak against Chicago and a broader season surge.

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.
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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Overview

  • The Royals completed a four-game sweep of the White Sox with a 10-0 victory, marking their sixth consecutive win and extending their home dominance over Chicago to 10 straight games.
  • Kansas City has now won 14 of its last 16 games, propelled by an MLB-leading 19 quality starts from their pitching rotation.
  • Michael Wacha threw seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 win earlier in the series, lowering his ERA to 2.98 and continuing his mastery of the White Sox with a 1.06 ERA in five starts against them since 2023.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. played a key role throughout the series, including a two-run homer in Wacha's victory and a four-hit performance with two RBIs and two stolen bases in the series finale.
  • The Royals’ win streak reflects a broader resurgence, improving their season record to 23-16 and solidifying their position as one of the hottest teams in baseball.