Chicago White Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 12, 2026 · MLB · Kansas City Royals 5, Chicago White Sox 6
The Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 11 runs combined.
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Stephen Kolek (Kansas City Royals): 4.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Erick Fedde (Chicago White Sox): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Chase Meidroth (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Kansas City Royals -1.5.
Did Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 1.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 9.5.
Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas City Royals 19-23 in the 2026 regular season (13-10 at home, 6-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 21 times. That made it two straight losses for the Kansas City Royals.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 20-21 in the 2026 regular season (10-9 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 18 times. That made it three straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
What's next for Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Kansas City Royals: at the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Kansas City Royals at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.