Bobby Witt Jr. Powers Royals to Victory with Grand Slam Against White Sox
- Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a standout performance with a grand slam, contributing to Kansas City's win.
- The Royals secured an 8-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox with a six-run rally in the eighth inning.
- Witt's impressive afternoon included four hits, showcasing his skill and potential.
CHICAGO (AP) — In a thrilling comeback, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Monday night, highlighted by Bobby Witt Jr.'s grand slam during a six-run rally in the eighth inning. Witt, who recorded his fourth hit of the game, launched a low slider from John Brebbia into the left-center stands, marking his 19th home run and third career grand slam. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro praised Witt's performance, stating, “There were so many things that went well tonight, but Bobby’s definitely the headline.” The White Sox, struggling with a dismal record of 27-82, saw Luis Robert Jr. contribute three hits and an RBI, while Andrew Vaughn added a solo home run. Despite leading 5-2 after Vaughn's homer in the seventh, Chicago suffered its 27th blown save of the season, the most in Major League Baseball. Manager Pedro Grifol expressed disappointment, noting that he had relied on his best pitchers to close out the game. In roster news, the Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from Texas in exchange for minor league left-hander Walter Pennington. Meanwhile, the White Sox traded starting pitcher Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham to the Cardinals as part of a three-team deal involving seven players. Grifol confirmed that RHP Davis Martin would take Fedde’s spot in the rotation after making his first relief appearance since Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Royals pitcher Hunter Harvey, who left a previous game due to back spasms, is reportedly recovering well and was seen playing catch on Monday.