Royals rally late for 5-4 win over White Sox in AL Wild Card race

The Kansas City Royals staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in a pivotal August 27 game, overcoming a four-run deficit with key hits from Maikel Garcia, Michael Massey, and Kyle Isbel. The Royals' offense had struggled early in the series, being shut out the previous night and held to just one hit through seven innings on Tuesday until their rally in the eighth and ninth innings. Royals starter Michael Lorenzen and White Sox pitcher Martin Perez both pitched well, with Perez allowing only one hit over seven innings, but the White Sox bullpen faltered, allowing the Royals to score five runs late. The Royals improved to 68-65, staying competitive in the AL Central and maintaining hope for postseason contention, while the White Sox, despite their recent winning streak, suffered from blown saves and bullpen issues. Key players for the Royals included Bobby Witt Jr., who extended his hitting streak to 15 games, and Carlos Estevez, who earned his 35th save. The White Sox had earlier dominated the Royals 7-0 on August 26, with strong pitching from Shane Smith and offensive contributions from rookies like Korey Lee, but the Royals' resilience was evident in their comeback victory in the subsequent game.