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Royals swept in division series with White Sox

Chicago White Sox's Romy Gonzalez, center, scores on a sacrifice fly by Andrew Benintendi, center, as Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Max Castillo, left, and catcher Salvador Perez look to left field during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) — AP

By Chanel Porter

Published May 21, 2023 4:27 PM

CHICAGO, Ill. (KMIZ)

The Kansas City Royals were swept in a road division series with the White Sox after Chicago claimed Sunday's series finale 5-2.

KC was shut out in game one 2-0 and 5-1 was Saturday's final. In Sunday's finale game, the Royals put up just four hits on the day. Michael Massey drove went 1-for-4 with two RBI's.

Carlos Hernandez got the start on the hill throwing two scoreless innings. Max Castillo gave up five runs on eight hits in relief.

With the loss the Royals stand at 14-34 on the year and 3-7 in their last 10 outings.

Up next, the team return to Kauffman Stadium for a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers starting Monday at 6:40 p.m.

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