Kansas City Royals
· 2026-06-27
The Kansas City Royals suffered a 22-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on June 26, tying a club record for most runs allowed in a game.
The Royals were blitzed by the White Sox at Rate Field, with the hosts scoring 10 runs in the third inning.
The Royals' opener Steven Cruz was superb across 1 and 1/3 innings, but the rest of the team struggled.
The loss drops the Royals to 34-49, 14th in the American League, and on a L3 streak.
Manager Matt Quatraro said "That was one of the worst games you can have right there on both sides of the ball."
The Royals will look to bounce back from the loss, with pitcher Mitch Spence taking the brunt of the damage on Friday.
Spence allowed 10 runs in the third inning, and the White Sox set season highs for both hits and runs.
The Royals used the majority of their bullpen in the onslaught, with relievers issuing a total of six walks.
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. scored the Royals' lone run in the fourth inning, returning to action after missing six games with a strained right knee.
The Royals' offense was of no help, with the team being outscored by 32 runs in their last two games.
White Sox starter David Sandlin pitched well against his former team, earning his second big-league victory.
The Royals selected Sandlin in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB Draft, and he was traded in 2024.
The loss was a tough one for the Royals, with second baseman Michael Massey saying "it happens sometimes" and "162 games is a long season."
The Royals will look to regroup and come back strong in their next game.