The White Sox played catch-up most of Saturday and wound up dropping a 7-6 decision to the Royals in 13 innings at U.S. Cellular Field. Lorenzo Cain’s home run off reliever Dan Jennings was the difference.
Turning point
More Top Picks Best Weighted Blankets For Autistic Adults
The Sox put themselves in a familiar first-inning hole to trail 3-0 on hits from Alcides Escobar, Mike Moustakas, Cain, Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez.
Plate progress
J.B. Shuck two-run double in the ninth sent the game to extra innings. Tyler Saladino extended his hitting streak to five games. Alexei Ramirez hit his first home run since May 9 against the Reds.
Key number
71 — Runs Sox have allowed in the first inning, worst in the majors.
Key manager decision
Robin Ventura stuck with his fifth reliever of the game, losing pitcher Dan Jennings, for a career-high 32/3 innings.
The quote
“Offensively we have a ways to go, and to be able to separate late in the game is a big deal. And it would be a big deal for our pitchers.” — Ventura on his team’s inconsistent run-scoring.
Up next
Vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m., Sunday, CSN.