On July 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, Bobby Witt Jr. played a crucial role in the Kansas City Royals’ victory over the Chicago White Sox with a score of 8-5. Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 and hit a grand slam in the eighth inning, leading the Royals to their 10th win out of 11 games against Chicago this season. This win also extended the White Sox’s losing streak to a franchise-record 15 games.
The game took a turn in the eighth inning when Kansas City exploded for six runs, with Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez hitting solo home runs to kick off the rally. Maikel Garcia, Adam Frazier, and Michael Massey all reached base to load them up for Witt Jr., who capitalized on the opportunity by hitting a grand slam off White Sox reliever John Brebbia.
Despite the White Sox holding a 5-2 lead after seven innings, the Royals’ late-game surge sealed the victory. Luis Robert Jr. contributed three hits for the White Sox, while Andrew Vaughn’s home run and Chris Flexen’s solid pitching performance were not enough to secure the win.
Flexen, who pitched six innings and allowed two runs on nine hits, was in line for his first victory in months before the bullpen faltered. The White Sox’s struggles continued as they lost their 41st game of the season in which they had held a lead at some point.
On the Royals’ side, Chris Stratton provided strong relief pitching, earning the win, while Alec Marsh started the game and allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings. Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez, Melendez, and Garcia each contributed with two hits to secure the victory.
This win was crucial for the Royals as they continue to dominate the season series against the White Sox. With Bobby Witt Jr.’s standout performance and the team’s resilience in the late innings, Kansas City showed their determination to compete at the highest level. Meanwhile, the White Sox will need to regroup and find ways to close out games to avoid extending their losing streak further.