White Sox Defeat Royals 7-2 Behind Luis Robert Jr.

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on June 7, powered by Luis Robert Jr.'s two-run single in the eighth inning and Mike Tauchman's home run, breaking the game open with a five-run rally. Robert Jr. returned to the lineup after a brief absence and contributed three RBIs, while rookie catcher Kyle Teel made his MLB debut, recording his first hit and a key caught stealing. White Sox starter Davis Martin pitched six innings with seven strikeouts, limiting the Royals' offense despite back-to-back homers from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino early in the game. The Royals had previously swept the White Sox in a four-game series in Kansas City, but Chicago showed resilience following a recent split series against the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox have called up Kyle Teel, their No. 2 prospect, who has been performing well in the minors, and manager Will Venable praised the team’s aggressive and fighting mentality. The Royals have seen contributions from top prospect Jac Caglianone and Pasquantino, who extended his on-base streak, but struggled to contain Chicago’s late rally.