Chicago White Sox
· 2026-06-28
The Chicago White Sox won big on Friday night with Tristan Peters hitting a grand slam in their 22-1 romp over the Kansas City Royals.
The White Sox set or tied season highs for runs, hits, homers, margin of victory, and runs in an inning.
Tristan Peters had six RBIs and Miguel Vargas had a three-run homer and an RBI double in Chicago's 10-run third inning.
David Sandlin allowed one run and had six strikeouts in six innings, while Jacob Gonzalez, Andrew Benintendi, and Kyle Teel also homered for the White Sox.
Gonzalez and Vargas drove in five runs apiece, Teel had three RBIs, and Chase Meidroth went 4 for 5 with two RBIs.
The White Sox have won five straight against the Royals and 23 of their last 28 home games, now 27-13 this season at Rate Field.
They are tied with Tampa Bay for the best home record in MLB, and their 43-38 record as of 2026-06-28 puts them 2nd in the American League.
The team is on a W2 streak after winning 2-1 vs Kansas City Royals on 2026-06-27.
Royals RHP Michael Wacha is set to start Saturday against RHP Davis Martin.
The White Sox will look to continue their winning streak and improve their standing in the American League.
Miguel Vargas hit his career-high 18th home run this season to open the scoring in the third inning.
Chase Meidroth singled to drive in a run and Tristan Peters added a two-run single before Gonzalez hit a three-run shot.