Overview

• Adrian Houser secured his fourth quality start since joining the White Sox on May 20 by allowing one run and six hits over six innings with six strikeouts.
• Tim Elko erased an early Royals lead with a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning.
• Chase Meidroth extended the advantage with a solo shot in the third and Edgar Quero delivered an eighth-inning sacrifice fly.
• Dan Altavilla closed out the game for his second career save after scoreless relief outings by Cam Booser and Steven Wilson.
• Kansas City will counter with Michael Lorenzen on the mound in Sunday’s series finale, while the White Sox have yet to name their starter.