Jonathan India hit a crucial two-run home run in the seventh inning to tie the game, setting the stage for the Kansas City Royals’ comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Royals completed a three-game series sweep with a 6-2 win at home, marking their 14th consecutive home victory against Chicago and extending a franchise-best streak.
Key moments and player performances during the Royals’ rally
The White Sox’s starter Davis Martin was dominant through six innings, retiring the first nine batters and allowing just one hit to Mike Yastrzemski. Chicago held a 2-0 lead entering the seventh inning, but with Steven Wilson pitching for the White Sox, Adam Frazier opened the frame with a double. Then India launched a drive into the left-field fountains, erasing the deficit and energizing the Royals.
In the eighth inning, Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak against Chicago to 18 games with a single, stole second base, and eventually scored on Maikel Garcia’s two-out ground-ball single. Garcia’s RBI put Kansas City in front 3-2. Salvador Perez added a long RBI single off the center-field wall, and Frazier followed with a two-run homer, which sealed the four-run eighth inning and strong lead for the Royals.
Pitching performances and defensive highlights shape game
Rookie Ryan Bergert pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits while striking out seven batters, helping the Royals build momentum during a 13-5 stretch at home. Early in the game, Lenyn Sosa’s towering home run gave Chicago a quick 1-0 lead. However, India’s strong relay throw helped cut off an attempted run at home plate in the second inning, showcasing solid defense from the Royals.
Though Martin struggled with back-to-back walks in the fourth inning, he escaped damage thanks to Vinnie Pasquantino’s double play. Chicago added a run in the sixth after left fielder Adam Frazier misplayed a fly ball allowing Andrew Benintendi to score on Edgar Quero’s single. Lucas Erceg earned the win by pitching a scoreless inning with only one hit allowed.
Significance of Royals’ victory and outlook for both teams
With this victory, the Royals have outscored the White Sox by a wide margin of 71-17 during their 14-game home winning streak against this opponent, highlighting a dominant performance at Kauffman Stadium. Conversely, the White Sox have now lost four consecutive games and 11 of their last 13 overall, continuing a troubling downturn.
The sweep solidifies Kansas City’s strong home form and provides momentum as they look to maintain their playoff push, while Chicago faces growing pressure to reverse their recent struggles on the road. Jonathan India’s timely home run was the turning point that allowed the Royals to rally and ultimately complete the thrilling comeback that sealed the series.