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These aren\u2019t your older brother\u2019s White Sox.<\/p>\n
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During the previous two seasons, the Royals won 22 of 26 games against the South Siders. But things have changed now.<\/p>\n
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The White Sox beat the Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night at Rate Field for Chicago\u2019s fourth victory in six tries against KC this season. It was also the Royals\u2019 third straight loss and they dropped to 19-24.<\/p>\n
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The Royals are just four back of the Guardians in the American League Central, but Cleveland is the only team above .500. Chicago improved to 21-21.<\/p>\n
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro was asked before the game if he expects a tight race in the division.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI would think, but I hope not,\u201d Quatraro said. \u201cI hope we run away with it. That\u2019s our plan, but we\u2019ve got to play good baseball more consistently to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Royals\u2019 early season troubles with runners in scoring position (RISP) resurfaced Wednesday night. They were just 2 for 10 with RISP after batting .295 in that situation since April 22.<\/p>\n
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Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had that first hit, a two-run single that tied the game 3-3 in the fourth inning. But Jarred Kelenic\u2019s two-run double in the bottom of the fifth put the White Sox up for good.<\/p>\n
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Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had another big moment in the ninth inning, launching a two-run homer that got the Royals within one. But they couldn\u2019t complete the comeback.<\/p>\n
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Royals pitcher Seth Lugo struggled, allowing five runs on eight hits in five innings.<\/p>\n
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