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Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals Wrap - Chicago Wins 5-3

Kansas City dropped a 5-3 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lucas Giolito.

The White Sox were a -220 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.5.

Lucas Giolito earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yasmani Grandal in the win.

Kansas City got a 1-inning outing from Scott Barlow in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Maikel Franco had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.

Kansas City outhit their counterparts 6-5 in the game.

Alex Colome pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.