Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 14-11 in 2026 regular season game
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 14-11 on September 22, 2026. The White Sox offense produced 14 runs, including four home runs, to overcome a late-inning rally by the Royals.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals with a final score of 14-11. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
With this result, the Chicago White Sox move to a record of 81-76. The Kansas City Royals fall to a record of 67-90.
How the game changed
The White Sox established an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning and one in the second. A three-run third inning and a three-run fourth inning extended their advantage. The decisive stretch occurred in the seventh inning, where the White Sox added five runs to build a substantial lead.
The Royals attempted a comeback in the final frames, scoring three runs in the eighth and four in the ninth, highlighted by a grand slam from Vinnie Pasquantino, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
Key performances
Randal Grichuk led the White Sox offense with four hits in five at-bats, including a home run and three RBIs. Chase Meidroth also contributed significantly for Chicago, recording three hits, a home run, and five RBIs.
For the Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino finished with three hits in five at-bats, including a grand slam and five total RBIs. Nick Loftin added a home run and two RBIs for Kansas City.
Additional home runs for the White Sox were provided by Brenton Doyle and Munetaka Murakami.
Season and playoff context
This game was played on September 22, 2026, as part of the regular season. It was the first game of a three-game series between the two teams.