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White Sox Pitcher Dominates Royals in 7-0 Shutout
26 Aug
Summary
- Pitcher Shane Smith allows just 1 hit in career-high 7 innings
- Rookies Korey Lee and Brooks Baldwin hit home runs
- Chicago ends 14-of-18 losing streak with 3rd straight win
On August 26th, 2025, the Chicago White Sox secured a decisive 7-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Pitcher Shane Smith delivered a career-best performance, limiting the Royals to just one hit over seven innings of work.
Rookie catcher Korey Lee, making his first start since being called up from the minors, provided the offensive spark with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Teammate Brooks Baldwin followed with a solo shot, extending Chicago's lead to 6-0. The White Sox scored three runs in the first inning to set the tone early.
The win snaps a 14-of-18 losing skid for the White Sox, who have now won three straight games. In contrast, the Royals have struggled in August, dropping to 13-10 for the month. Kansas City starter Noah Cameron was tagged for six earned runs in five innings of work.
With the dominant pitching performance and timely hitting, the White Sox have bounced back from their recent slump and look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
