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This game was a tale of two defensive plays. The Royals made one; the White Sox did not. That was the difference in Kansas City’s 6-5 win in 10 innings at Royals Stadium.
In the top of the 10th, with the score tied at 5-5, Royals reliever Mike Jones walked Greg Walker to start the inning.