Royals score 8 runs in 7th inning en route to 10-1 win over White Sox originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Nelson Velázquez and MJ Melendez Lead Royals to Victory

Royals Dominate White Sox

Nelson Velázquez and MJ Melendez each homered and drove in two runs, leading Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals to a 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.

Key Takeaways

Right fielder Hunter Renfroe threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the sixth inning before Kansas City broke it open with eight runs in the seventh. Lugo allowed one run and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings for his first win with the Royals, contributing to the team's impressive 1.43 ERA from its starters.

Strong Pitching and Offense

It was the latest quality outing by one of Kansas City's starters, who have a 1.43 ERA. Lugo struck out three and walked two. Michael Soroka gave up two runs and six hits over six innings in his second start for the White Sox.

Consider the Context

The Royals' victory was fueled by strong pitching and offense, with key contributions from Velázquez and Melendez. The win sets the stage for an exciting series between the Royals and White Sox.