The Chicago White Sox continue to struggle, setting a new single-season franchise record with their 15th consecutive loss after an 8-5 defeat to the Kansas City Royals, highlighted by Bobby Witt Jr.'s grand slam. Manager Pedro Grifol is urging the team to move past their dismal pre-All Star Break record of 27-71. Meanwhile, Erick Fedde's solid performance couldn't halt the slide, leading to speculation about his potential trade. The Seattle Mariners capitalized on the Sox's woes, with standout performances from Jorge Polanco and Cal Raleigh contributing to multiple victories, keeping them close in the AL West race. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox showcased strong offense, including Romy Gonzalez's pinch-hit home run and Masataka Yoshida's multi-hit game, in their 14-7 win over the Mariners.