The Kansas City Royals defeated the White Sox 2-0, with Michael Wacha starting the game with a strong start and a strong performance from Maikel Garcia who homered a leadoff homer. The victory was the end of Chicago's 20-inning scoreless streak. Wacha struck out seven and pitched four-hit ball through eight innings, while Lucas Erceg saved the game for the Royals with a 1-2-3 ninth. The White Sox's Erwin Fedde was the losing pitcher, but Sean Newcomb pitched two scoreless innings in relief.