Royals @ White Sox · Mar 8, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Mar 8, 2026

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Kansas City Royals Royals 4

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5 Chicago White Sox White Sox

Away starter

Noah Cameron

Home starter

Jordan Hicks

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Smith gets 1st career OD start ... and he'll be facing his original team

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- It’s rarely good news when a player is called into a manager’s office, with the general manager also in attendance for the impromptu meeting. Rarely good news, that is, unless you are Shane Smith.

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Colson Montgomery's two-run home run00:00:30

Colson Montgomery hits a two-run home run to right-center field to tie the game at 4 in the 5th inning

Jarred Kelenic's solo home run00:00:29

Jarred Kelenic hits a solo home run to right field to give the White Sox a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning

Nick Loftin's two-run home run00:00:30

Nick Loftin hits a two-run home run to left field to give the Royals a 4-2 lead in the 5th inning

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Royals @ White Sox · 4–5

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