Disappointing Loss in Kansas City
Hey, Sox fans!
It was a close one, but ultimately, our boys couldn't pull off the win against the Royals today, falling 1-2. Despite some solid performances and moments of hope, especially in that tense ninth inning, we just came up a bit short. Here's a rundown of the game.Early Innings: Tight Pitching Duels
Both teams were locked in a tight, scoreless battle through the first four innings. Joshua Palacios and Miguel Vargas unfortunately couldn't find much rhythm out of the gate. On the pitching side, we were holding our own, matching the Royals' efforts and keeping the game knotted at zero.
The Royals' only runs of the game came when Bobby Witt Jr. launched a two-run homer in the fifth inning after Luke Maile's single. Such a bummer!
Late Rally Falls Short
Heading into the ninth, down 0-2, things started to heat up—we saw some classic White Sox fight! Miguel Vargas doubled to center to start things off, and Luis Robert Jr. followed with a crucial single that brought Vargas home, lighting up the scoreboard for us at 1-2.
With Matt Thaiss also getting a single to advance Robert Jr., we were positioned for a comeback. But the tension mounted as Andrew Vaughn and Brooks Baldwin couldn't capitalize, leaving us at the doorstep. Josh Rojas struck out swinging, closing out a tough ninth inning and the game.
On to the Next One
Tough loss and a resilient effort in Kansas City. It's disappointing, no doubt, but let's stay optimistic for the next matchup, Sox Nation. Onto the next game! Go White Sox!
Time to regroup, keep that spirit high, and be ready to cheer our team in the next outing. Thanks for reading, and let's keep supporting our boys.
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Royals (May 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |