The Royals managed just one hit in a 2-0 loss to the White Sox in the series opener on Friday. Chicago starter Michael Kopech dominated the Royals over eight innings, retiring the first 16 hitters of the game, and ending with ten strikeouts and no walks. The Royals sent the minimum number of hitters to the plate in losing their fifth game in seven tries on this road trip.
The White Sox scored the only runs of the game in the second inning off Royals starter Zack Greinke. The White Sox hit four consecutive singles to open the inning, including an RBI single by Gavin Sheets to make it 1-0.