3 runs in the 5th inning did in the Kansas City Royals in a 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox Saturday night.
The White Sox scored 2 runs in the 1st inning on Jose Abreus’ 2 run home run.
Bubba Starling hit a solo home run in the 3rd inning for the Royals.
Yasmani Grandal gave Chicago a comfortable 5-1 lead by hitting a two-run homer in the 5th inning.
Maikel Franco doubled in a run and Adalberto Mondesi singled in a run for the Royals in the 7th inning to cut the deficit to 5-3.
Kris Bubic suffered the loss but pitched 7 innings giving up 5 runs, 2 were earned, on 4 hits.
The Royals and White Sox wrap up their weekend series Sunday afternoon. Matt Harvey will be the starting pitcher with first pitch set for 1:05p. Coverage on KVOE begins at 12:30p.
