Jordan Lyles gave up three runs in 5 ¹⁄₃ innings, however did not strike any hitters out and gave up his league-leading thirty fifth dwelling run of the 12 months in a 6-4 loss to the White Sox. The loss was the sixteenth of the season for Lyles, which additionally leads the league.

Lyles threw goose eggs within the first three frames, however a Gavin Sheets RBI double within the fourth put the White Sox on the board. However the Royals took the lead within the backside of the inning when Nelson Velázquez smacked a two-run dwelling run, his twelfth of the 12 months, and ninth in 23 video games since becoming a member of the Royals. Since becoming a member of the Royals on August 10, he’s tied for fifth in baseball in dwelling runs.

Lyles was pitching properly till the sixth, when he gave up a two-run dwelling run to Andrew Vaughn to present the White Sox the lead. Lyles exited at that time, however Tucker Davidson was additionally dwelling run susceptible, giving up a dinger to the primary batter he confronted, Yoan Moncada, then a shot to Oscar Colás within the seventh to make it 5-2 White Sox.

The Royals battled again with two runs within the eighth when Edward Olivares smacked a pinch-hit two-run shot, his ninth of the 12 months and third in 11 at-bats since rejoining the group. However Taylor Clarke gave up a run within the ninth, and the Royals might solely muster a stroll within the ninth in opposition to White Sox reliever Bryan Shaw, ultimately falling 6-4.

The White Sox rapped out 14 hits, whereas the Royals managed simply 4 hits in opposition to journeyman pitcher Touki Toussant and 4 relievers. The White Sox prevented the sweep whereas the Royals fall to 44-97. Kansas Metropolis may have an off day tomorrow earlier than embarking on a six-game highway journey that begins this weekend in Toronto.