The Kansas City Royals took on the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on August 17, 2025. The Royals came out on top with a 6-2 win. This victory improved their record to 62-61, placing them third in the AL Central.

Lucas Erceg earned the win for the Royals, moving his record to 4-3 with a 2.47 ERA. Key performances included Adam Frazier, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and two RBIs, and Jonathan India, who added a home run and two RBIs. The White Sox fell to 44-79, remaining in fifth place in the AL Central.

The White Sox started strong with a run in the first inning. They added another run in the sixth, giving them a 2-0 lead. The Royals were held scoreless until the seventh inning. In the seventh, the Royals scored two runs to tie the game. They took control in the eighth inning with four more runs, making it 6-2. The White Sox could not score again, and the Royals secured the win.

Alec Frazier made a big impact for the Royals. He hit a home run and a double, driving in two runs. Jonathan India also contributed, hitting a home run and bringing in two more runs for the Royals.

On the pitching side, Lucas Erceg earned the win for the Royals. He pitched one inning, allowing only one hit and no runs. Richard Bergert started strong with 5.33 innings, giving up just one earned run and striking out seven.

For the White Sox, Grant Taylor took the loss. He pitched one inning, allowing three runs on three hits. Lenyn Sosa hit a home run and had one RBI, while Edgar Quero drove in another run with two hits.

What’s Next

The Royals’ victory over the White Sox brings their record to 62-61, placing them 3rd in the Central division. This win helps them stay competitive within their division. The Royals are looking to close the gap on the teams ahead of them. On the other side, the White Sox’s loss drops them to a 44-79 record, keeping them in 5th place in the Central division. Their position at the bottom of the standings remains unchanged. The teams have faced each other several times this season, with the Royals having the upper hand in recent games.

The Chicago White Sox will play against the Atlanta Braves next. This series will start on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Truist Park. The game is set to begin at 7:15 PM.

The Kansas City Royals will begin a new series against the Texas Rangers. Their next game is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. The game will start at 7:40 PM.

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