CHICAGO — Daniel Lynch and four relievers held the Chicago White Sox in check, and Emmanuel Rivera's line drive was misplayed into an early two-run double that helped the Kansas City Royals hang on for a 3-2 victory.
Kansas City won its second consecutive game, while the AL Central-leading White Sox lost for the ninth time in their last 14.
Chicago has scored two runs or fewer in three of its past four games. Jake Brentz worked a hitless ninth inning for his first major league save.
Jose Abreu homered for the White Sox.
