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The Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 6–5 on May 13 at Rate Field in a low-scoring affair that stayed well under the Vegas total of 2. Chicago's offense managed 10 hits and struck out 8 times while posting a .719 OPS, enough to secure the one-run victory despite a 4.27 ERA from the home pitching staff. Kansas City countered with just 5 hits and 10 strikeouts, matching Chicago's offensive struggles with a .711 OPS; the Royals' pitching allowed 10 hits and 6 earned runs in the loss. Both teams' inability to generate consistent run production—each scoring just five or six runs—reflected the sluggish offensive environment, though Chicago's extra five hits proved decisive. The White Sox drew 4 walks to Kansas City's 6, but Chicago's pitchers struck out 10 Royals hitters while allowing fewer baserunners overall. Neither team committed an error, keeping the game clean defensively. The White Sox's narrow home victory improves their standing in a division where run differential will matter in tight races down the stretch.