CHICAGO
When the sixth inning began here inside U.S. Cellular Field on Friday night, there was little hint of the storm to come. In some ways, it appeared to come from nowhere.
White Sox starter Jose Quintana had been impenetrable for five innings, breezing through the Royals’ offense in just 60 pitches. He had allowed just one hit and retired 11 straight Royals. In eight starts this season, he had not allowed more than two earned runs. So, yes, when Omar Infante walked to the plate with one out in the top of the sixth inning, the task appeared daunting.