The Chicago White Sox lost to the Kansas City Royals, 4-2, in today’s doubleheader opener. Chicago drops to 55-54, currently 2 1⁄2 games back of the first-place Twins in the AL Central (who play at the Dodgers, later tonight). The Royals move to 45-65, 13 games back, in fourth.
Royals first baseman Nick Pratto had two extra-base hits in his 3-for-4 day at the plate, including a two-run blast in the bottom of the sixth.
Pratto also doubled in the fourth, as part of his seven total bases in the game.