Fri May 09 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Royals Extend Win Streak, Hand White Sox Historic Defeat

**Kansas City, MO** – The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to 14 out of 16 games. Bobby Witt Jr.’s two-run homer in the fifth inning proved to be the difference-maker, providing all the offense needed for starting pitcher Michael Wacha.

Wacha delivered his third consecutive quality start, limiting the White Sox to just three hits and one walk over seven strong innings. The Royals now lead the major leagues with 18 quality starts this season. While the White Sox managed to score a run in the ninth off Royals closer Carlos Estévez, they were unable to capitalize on a bases-loaded opportunity, leaving the tying run on third. Estévez ultimately secured his 11th save.

Jonathan Cannon took the loss for the White Sox, surrendering two runs on nine hits in six innings. The defeat marks the White Sox’s ninth consecutive loss to the Royals and their tenth straight loss at Kauffman Stadium – both franchise records against Kansas City.

The game, played under chilly and damp conditions, saw both starting pitchers dominate early. However, Wacha’s continued effectiveness contrasted with Cannon’s struggles in the fifth, where a leadoff single by Luke Maile and Witt’s home run broke the scoreless tie.

Despite scoring only two runs, a familiar scenario for the Royals this season (having scored four runs or fewer in 32 of 38 games), their pitching prowess proved decisive. The four-game series concludes Thursday afternoon with a matchup between Davis Martin for the White Sox and Kris Bubic for the Royals.

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