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Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals

MLBApril 4, 2024Kauffman Stadium

White SoxChicagoCWS1-5

White Sox 1, Royals 10

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon3-4
Score by inning
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CWS000001000181
KC01010080–10101

W Seth LugoL Michael Soroka

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Andrew Benintendi lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  2.  Yoán Moncada singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.
  3.  Luis Robert Jr. grounds into a double play, pitcher Seth Lugo to second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Yoán Moncada out at 2nd. Luis Robert Jr. out at 1st.

Bot 1st

  1.  Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out sharply, pitcher Michael Soroka to third baseman Yoán Moncada to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 2nd

  1.  Gavin Sheets walks.CWS 54%
  2.  Andrew Vaughn grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Gavin Sheets out at 2nd. Andrew Vaughn out at 1st.KC 55%
  3.  Braden Shewmake called out on strikes.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Braden Shewmake to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  2.  MJ Melendez doubles (4) on a ground ball to right fielder Dominic Fletcher, deflected by first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  3.  Nelson Velázquez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. MJ Melendez scores.KC 68%
  4.  Hunter Renfroe singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.
  5.  Nick Loftin grounds into a double play, shortstop Braden Shewmake to second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Hunter Renfroe out at 2nd. Nick Loftin out at 1st.KC 64%

Top 3rd

  1.  Dominic Fletcher grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Nicky Lopez singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Korey Lee singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia. Nicky Lopez to 2nd.KC 58%
  4.  Andrew Benintendi reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Nicky Lopez to 3rd. Korey Lee to 2nd. Fielding error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.CWS 50%
  5.  Yoán Moncada grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Andrew Benintendi out at 2nd. Yoán Moncada out at 1st.KC 68%

Bot 3rd

  1.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  2.  Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop Braden Shewmake to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (5) on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.
  4.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

Top 4th

  1.  Luis Robert Jr. grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Gavin Sheets singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.
  3.  Andrew Vaughn singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Gavin Sheets to 2nd.KC 58%
  4.  Braden Shewmake grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Gavin Sheets to 3rd. Andrew Vaughn to 2nd.
  5.  Dominic Fletcher flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.KC 69%

Bot 4th

  1.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
  2.  MJ Melendez flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
  3.  Nelson Velázquez homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.KC 78%
  4.  Hunter Renfroe pops out to first baseman Andrew Vaughn in foul territory.

Top 5th

  1.  Nicky Lopez flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez in foul territory.
  2.  Korey Lee grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Andrew Benintendi grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 5th

  1.  Nick Loftin grounds out, pitcher Michael Soroka to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  2.  Kyle Isbel flies out to right fielder Dominic Fletcher.
  3.  Maikel Garcia grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 6th

  1.  Yoán Moncada walks.KC 74%
  2.  Luis Robert Jr. strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  Gavin Sheets doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Yoán Moncada to 3rd.KC 66%
  4.  Andrew Vaughn singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Yoán Moncada scores. Gavin Sheets to 3rd.KC 56%
  5.  Braden Shewmake flies into a double play, right fielder Hunter Renfroe to catcher Salvador Perez. Gavin Sheets out at home.KC 73%

Bot 6th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.KC 78%
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.KC 69%
  3.  Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Yoán Moncada to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 7th

  1.  Dominic Fletcher flies out to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.
  2.  Nicky Lopez called out on strikes.
  3.  Korey Lee doubles (1) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder MJ Melendez.
  4.  Andrew Benintendi flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 7th

  1.  MJ Melendez flies out to center fielder Luis Robert Jr.
  2.  Nelson Velázquez walks.
  3.  Hunter Renfroe walks. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.
  4.  Adam Frazier singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Fletcher. Nelson Velázquez to 3rd. Hunter Renfroe to 2nd.
  5.  Kyle Isbel singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Fletcher. Nelson Velázquez scores. Hunter Renfroe scores. Adam Frazier to 3rd.KC 95%
  6.  Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Fletcher. Adam Frazier scores. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.
  7.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.
  8.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to right fielder Dominic Fletcher.
  9.  Salvador Perez reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Braden Shewmake. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Salvador Perez to 2nd. Fielding error by shortstop Braden Shewmake.
  10.  MJ Melendez homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Salvador Perez scores.
  11.  Nelson Velázquez strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Yoán Moncada pops out to shortstop Garrett Hampson.
  2.  Luis Robert Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Gavin Sheets walks.
  4.  Andrew Vaughn flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 8th

  1.  Hunter Renfroe grounds out, shortstop Braden Shewmake to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  2.  Adam Frazier walks.
  3.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Adam Frazier to 2nd.
  4.  Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Top 9th

  1.  Braden Shewmake walks.
  2.  Dominic Fletcher strikes out swinging.
  3.  Nicky Lopez flies out to left fielder Dairon Blanco.
  4.  Korey Lee grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 2nd

  1.  CWS 0, KC 1Nelson Velázquez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. MJ Melendez scores.KC 68%

Bot 4th

  1.  CWS 0, KC 2Nelson Velázquez homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.KC 78%

Top 6th

  1.  CWS 1, KC 2Andrew Vaughn singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Yoán Moncada scores. Gavin Sheets to 3rd.KC 56%

Bot 7th

  1.  CWS 1, KC 4Kyle Isbel singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Fletcher. Nelson Velázquez scores. Hunter Renfroe scores. Adam Frazier to 3rd.KC 95%
  2.  CWS 1, KC 5Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Fletcher. Adam Frazier scores. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.
  3.  CWS 1, KC 8Salvador Perez reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Braden Shewmake. Kyle Isbel scores. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Salvador Perez to 2nd. Fielding error by shortstop Braden Shewmake.
  4.  CWS 1, KC 10MJ Melendez homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Salvador Perez scores.

Win probability

Top 6th · Biggest swing #1 · CWS 1–2 KC

Braden Shewmake flies into a double play, right fielder Hunter Renfroe to catcher Salvador Perez. Gavin Sheets out at home.

KC 73%KC +17 pts

Game leaders

White SoxChicago

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Andrew Benintendi LF4000000.125
Yoán Moncada 3B3110010.273
Luis Robert Jr. CF4000001.208
Gavin Sheets DH2020020.375
Andrew Vaughn 1B4021000.250
Braden Shewmake SS3000011.231
Dominic Fletcher RF4000001.067
Nicky Lopez 2B4010001.188
Korey Lee C4020000.375
Totals32181044

2B: Sheets, Lee.RBI: Vaughn.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Michael Soroka L6.062202914.91
Deivi García0.1353202215.00
Dominic Leone0.2130112211.57
Bryan Shaw1.000011176.75

Video

2:31White Sox vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:35Royals plate eight runs in the 7th0:28Korey Lee nabs Bobby Witt Jr. after review1:10Seth Lugo sets down three White Sox0:16Maikel Garcia's RBI single to right
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