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Updated · Fox News · Jun 27White Sox Crush Royals 22-1 for Most Runs Since 1970
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27Summary
- Chicago routed Kansas City 22-1 on Friday, lifting the White Sox to 42-38 and keeping them alone atop the AL Central near the All-Star break.
- Ten runs in the third inning broke the game open, with Royals reliever Mitch Spence charged with all 10 earned runs as his ERA climbed to 21.21.
- The 22-run outburst was Chicago's highest since 1970 and matched the most runs the Royals have ever allowed in a game.
- Four White Sox homered, every player who came to the plate reached base, and eight players collected at least two hits in the rout.
- The blowout underscored Chicago's turnaround from last year's 60-102 finish to an unexpected division lead this season.
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