Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, game thirty-eight

The Chicago White Sox’s 2025 season has been marked by a series of challenges, and their recent four-game series against the Kansas City Royals further highlighted these struggles. Despite some promising individual performances, the White Sox were unable to secure a victory, culminating in a 10-0 loss on May 8, 2025, which completed a series sweep for the Royals.

MLB Schedule

• White Sox (CWS) @ Royals (KC) on Monday, May 05, 2025 at 04:40 PM PDT. Final score: CWS 0 – KC 3
• White Sox (CWS) @ Royals (KC) on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at 04:40 PM PDT. Final score: CWS 3 – KC 4
• White Sox (CWS) @ Royals (KC) on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 04:40 PM PDT. Final score: CWS 1 – KC 2
• White Sox (CWS) @ Royals (KC) on Thursday, May 08, 2025 at 11:10 AM PDT. Current score: CWS 0 – KC 10

Game 1: May 5, 2025 – Royals 3, White Sox 0

In the series opener, the White Sox faced a formidable challenge against Royals pitcher Michael Wacha. Wacha delivered a stellar performance, allowing just three hits over seven scoreless innings, leading the Royals to a 3-0 victory. Bobby Witt Jr. provided the offensive spark with a two-run home run in the fifth inning, his fifth of the season. This victory extended the Royals’ winning streak against the White Sox to nine games and improved their home record to 14-5.

Game 2: May 6, 2025 – Royals 4, White Sox 3

The second game saw a late-inning rally by the Royals. Down 2-1 in the eighth inning, Bobby Witt Jr. tied the game with a bloop single, and Vinnie Pasquantino followed with a two-run single, giving the Royals a 4-3 lead. Despite a late surge by the White Sox, they were unable to capitalize, resulting in their 16th consecutive loss, a franchise record.

Game 3: May 7, 2025 – Royals 2, White Sox 1

In a tightly contested game, White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon delivered his third consecutive quality start, allowing only two runs over six innings. However, the White Sox offense struggled, going 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position. A late rally in the ninth inning, highlighted by a Luis Robert Jr. RBI single, fell short, and the Royals secured a 2-1 victory.

Game 4: May 8, 2025 – Royals 10, White Sox 0

The final game of the series was a dominant performance by the Royals. Kris Bubic pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just six hits and striking out seven, lowering his ERA to 1.69. Bobby Witt Jr. led the offense with a 4-for-5 performance, including two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases, and two runs scored. The Royals tied their season high with 17 hits, with multiple players recording two-hit games. The White Sox’s Davis Martin struggled, giving up four runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. This loss continued Chicago’s struggles on the road, dropping 17 of their last 20 away games.Key Takeaways

• Pitching Performances: Jonathan Cannon and Kris Bubic showcased strong pitching performances for their respective teams, with Cannon delivering quality starts and Bubic dominating in the final game.
• Offensive Struggles: The White Sox’s offense faced challenges throughout the series, particularly with runners in scoring position, leading to missed opportunities and narrow losses.
• Royals’ Dominance: The Royals extended their winning streak against the White Sox to 10 games, demonstrating their dominance in this matchup.
• White Sox’s Road Woes: Chicago’s road struggles continued, with the team dropping 17 of their last 20 away games, highlighting the need for improvement in away games.The White Sox will look to regroup and address their offensive and road performance issues as they prepare for upcoming games, aiming to turn their season around.