Royals Edge White Sox 4-3, Extend Streak

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3, marking the White Sox's 16th consecutive loss, a franchise record. The Royals made a comeback in the eighth inning, with Bobby Witt Jr. tying the game before Vinnie Pasquantino's two-run single secured the victory. Both teams had strong performances from their starting pitchers, with Royals' Michael Wacha earning the win and White Sox's Jonathan Cannon delivering a quality start. The White Sox have struggled throughout the season, now sitting 56 games under .500, and have experienced two separate losing streaks of 14 games or more this season. This game occurred on a busy trade deadline day, with both teams making significant roster changes, including the Royals acquiring Lucas Erceg and the White Sox trading Eloy Jiménez. The Royals are now tied for the second wild card spot in the AL, while the White Sox's losing streak continues to raise concerns for the franchise's future.