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White Sox score 22 runs in 22-1 win over Royals
The Chicago White Sox scored 22 runs and recorded 23 hits in a 22-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The margin matched the team's largest output since 1970.
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Tristan Peters hit a grand slam and recorded six RBIs. Miguel Vargas hit a three-run homer and an RBI double during a 10-run third inning.
The White Sox set or tied season highs for runs, hits, home runs, margin of victory, and runs in a single inning. The 22 runs were the most scored by the team since a 22-13 win at the Boston Red Sox on May 31, 1970. David Sandlin, called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier in the day, allowed one run over six innings while striking out six.
Jacob Gonzalez, Andrew Benintendi, and Kyle Teel also homered for Chicago. Mitch Spence allowed 10 runs in 1⅓ innings after replacing opener Steven Cruz. The Royals' only run came in the fourth inning on a double-play groundout.
The White Sox improved to 27-13 at home and have won 23 of their past 28 home games.
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