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Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals

MLBMay 6, 2025Kauffman Stadium

White SoxChicagoCWS10-26

White Sox 3, Royals 4

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon21-16
Score by inning
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CWS0001010103101
KC000001012481

W Taylor ClarkeL Cam Booser

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Chase Meidroth grounds out, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Miguel Vargas grounds out, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Matt Thaiss grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 1st

  1.  Jonathan India pops out to second baseman Josh Rojas.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino lines out sharply to second baseman Josh Rojas.

Top 2nd

  1.  Edgar Quero strikes out swinging.
  2.  Andrew Vaughn flies out to right fielder Cavan Biggio.
  3.  Joshua Palacios singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Brooks Baldwin bunt pops out to catcher Freddy Fermin in foul territory.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez hit by pitch.KC 60%
  2.  Maikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Joshua Palacios.
  3.  Cavan Biggio flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
  4.  Drew Waters grounds out, second baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 3rd

  1.  Josh Rojas walks.CWS 54%
  2.  Michael A. Taylor singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Josh Rojas to 2nd.CWS 61%
  3.  Chase Meidroth grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Josh Rojas to 3rd. Michael A. Taylor out at 2nd. Chase Meidroth out at 1st.KC 52%
  4.  Miguel Vargas lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Freddy Fermin singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Miguel Vargas.KC 61%
  2.  Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Freddy Fermin to 2nd.
  3.  Jonathan India lines out sharply to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Freddy Fermin to 3rd.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to first baseman Andrew Vaughn in foul territory.

Top 4th

  1.  Matt Thaiss singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cavan Biggio.CWS 55%
  2.  Edgar Quero strikes out swinging.
  3.  Andrew Vaughn singles on a line drive to right fielder Cavan Biggio. Matt Thaiss to 2nd.CWS 55%
  4.  Joshua Palacios lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.KC 51%
  5.  Brooks Baldwin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Drew Waters. Matt Thaiss scores. Andrew Vaughn to 2nd.CWS 63%
  6.  Josh Rojas flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 4th

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brooks Baldwin. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Brooks Baldwin to second baseman Josh Rojas.
  2.  Salvador Perez called out on strikes.
  3.  Maikel Garcia grounds out, second baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 5th

  1.  Michael A. Taylor walks.CWS 69%
  2.  Chase Meidroth pops out to third baseman Jonathan India in foul territory.
  3.  Miguel Vargas pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.
  4.  Pitcher Seth Lugo picks off Michael A. Taylor at 1st on throw to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 5th

  1.  Cavan Biggio walks.CWS 52%
  2.  Drew Waters grounds into a double play, second baseman Josh Rojas to shortstop Chase Meidroth to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Cavan Biggio out at 2nd. Drew Waters out at 1st.CWS 64%
  3.  Freddy Fermin grounds out to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Top 6th

  1.  Matt Thaiss singles on a line drive to left fielder Drew Waters.CWS 70%
  2.  Edgar Quero grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Matt Thaiss to 3rd.
  3.  Andrew Vaughn reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Jonathan India. Matt Thaiss scores. Fielding error by third baseman Jonathan India.CWS 79%
  4.  Joshua Palacios flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  5.  Brooks Baldwin grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 6th

  1.  Kyle Isbel homers (3) on a line drive to right center field.CWS 59%
  2.  Jonathan India strikes out swinging.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Joshua Palacios.
  4.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Brooks Baldwin.
  5.  Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.

Top 7th

  1.  Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to left fielder Drew Waters.CWS 72%
  2.  Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
  3.  Chase Meidroth flies out to left fielder Drew Waters.
  4.  Miguel Vargas walks.
  5.  Lenyn Sosa flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.CWS 61%

Bot 7th

  1.  Maikel Garcia walks.CWS 53%
  2.  Cavan Biggio flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.
  3.  Drew Waters walks.
  4.  Freddy Fermin pops out to third baseman Miguel Vargas in foul territory.CWS 61%
  5.  Kyle Isbel grounds into a force out, second baseman Josh Rojas to shortstop Chase Meidroth. Drew Waters out at 2nd.CWS 68%

Top 8th

  1.  Edgar Quero called out on strikes.
  2.  Andrew Vaughn singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Drew Waters.
  3.  Joshua Palacios strikes out swinging.
  4.  Brooks Baldwin singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Angel Zerpa. Jacob Amaya to 2nd.
  5.  Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to left fielder Drew Waters. Jacob Amaya scores. Brooks Baldwin to 2nd.CWS 85%
  6.  Michael A. Taylor grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Bot 8th

  1.  Jonathan India strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to second baseman Chase Meidroth.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
  4.  Salvador Perez doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Brooks Baldwin. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.CWS 66%
  5.  Maikel Garcia lines out sharply to shortstop Jacob Amaya.CWS 72%

Top 9th

  1.  Chase Meidroth lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
  2.  Miguel Vargas pops out to second baseman Maikel Garcia.
  3.  Lenyn Sosa pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.

Bot 9th

  1.  Mark Canha walks.CWS 54%
  2.  Drew Waters reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Chase Meidroth. Mark Canha to 2nd.KC 61%
  3.  Freddy Fermin singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Cam Booser. Mark Canha to 3rd. Drew Waters to 2nd.KC 75%
  4.  Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman Josh Rojas on the infield fly rule.KC 63%
  5.  Jonathan India singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jacob Amaya. Mark Canha scores. Drew Waters to 3rd. Freddy Fermin to 2nd.KC 81%
  6.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a fly ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Drew Waters scores. Freddy Fermin to 3rd. Jonathan India to 2nd.KC 100%

Top 4th

  1.  CWS 1, KC 0Brooks Baldwin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Drew Waters. Matt Thaiss scores. Andrew Vaughn to 2nd.CWS 63%

Top 6th

  1.  CWS 2, KC 0Andrew Vaughn reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Jonathan India. Matt Thaiss scores. Fielding error by third baseman Jonathan India.CWS 79%

Bot 6th

  1.  CWS 2, KC 1Kyle Isbel homers (3) on a line drive to right center field.CWS 59%

Top 8th

  1.  CWS 3, KC 1Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to left fielder Drew Waters. Jacob Amaya scores. Brooks Baldwin to 2nd.CWS 85%

Bot 8th

  1.  CWS 3, KC 2Salvador Perez doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Brooks Baldwin. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.CWS 66%

Bot 9th

  1.  CWS 3, KC 3Jonathan India singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jacob Amaya. Mark Canha scores. Drew Waters to 3rd. Freddy Fermin to 2nd.KC 81%
  2.  CWS 3, KC 4Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a fly ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Drew Waters scores. Freddy Fermin to 3rd. Jonathan India to 2nd.KC 100%

Win probability

Bot 8th · Biggest swing #1 · CWS 3–2 KC

Salvador Perez doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Brooks Baldwin. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CWS 66%KC +20 pts

Game leaders

White SoxChicago

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Chase Meidroth 2B5000000.245
Miguel Vargas 1B4000010.216
Matt Thaiss DH3220000.228
Lenyn Sosa DH2000000.252
Edgar Quero C4000003.291
Andrew Vaughn 1B4020000.188
Jacob Amaya SS0100000.094
Joshua Palacios RF4010001.192
Luis Robert Jr. CF0000000.188
Brooks Baldwin LF4021000.250
Josh Rojas 3B3021010.400
Michael A. Taylor RF3010011.197
Totals363102035

RBI: Baldwin, Rojas.SB: Rojas.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Sean Burke6.141132784.35
Steven Wilson1.111111261.00
Jordan Leasure0.10000034.38
Cam Booser L0.132110205.40

Video

3:15White Sox vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
2:53Royals rally in 9th inning for 4-3 walk-off victory0:06Sean Burke K's Jonathan India0:20Brooks Baldwin's RBI single0:29Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off single
All 16 clips

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