KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregory Santos issues a bases-loaded balk as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Tuesday night. 

The Royals overcame a 6-0 deficit to claim their first series win since July 28-Aug. 3. The Royals entered the ninth trailing 6-5. Nick Loftin reached on an error and went to second on a single by Michael Massey. Maikel Garcia hit into a fielder’s choice before Bobby Witt Jr. singled in the tying run. 

With two outs, Santos intentionally walked MJ Melendez to load the bases, bringing up Edward Olivares. Jackson Kowar (1-0) earned the win. Santos (2-2) took the loss.

The White Sox and Royals will play the third game of a three-game series Wednesday night at 6:40 on 680 KFEQ.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693967995292.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gregory Santos issues a bases-loaded balk as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Tuesday night. The Royals overcame a 6-0 deficit to claim their first series win since July 28-Aug. 3. The Royals entered the ninth trailing 6-5. Nick Loftin reached on an error and went to second on a single by Michael Massey. Maikel Garcia hit into a fielder’s choice before Bobby Witt Jr. singled in the tying run. With two outs, Santos intentionally walked MJ Melendez to load the bases, bringing up Edward Olivares. Jackson Kowar (1-0) earned the win. Santos (2-2) took the loss.The White Sox and Royals will play the third game of a three-game series Wednesday night at 6:40 on 680 KFEQ.

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