Noah Cameron, Salvador Perez help lift Royals to 3-1 victory over White Sox

Jaylon Thompson, The Kansas City Star on Aug 15, 2025

Published in Baseball

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals know their path to the postseason is littered with obstacles. On Friday, the club took its next step against a familiar foe.

The Royals welcomed the Chicago White Sox to Kauffman Stadium for a three-game series with added implications. It was an opportunity to take care of business at home against an American League Central rival.

Behind rookie starter Noah Cameron, the Royals secured a 3-1 win as they returned to .500 on the season.

Cameron allowed one earned run in 5 1/3 innings. He scattered six hits while registering two strikeouts and two walks. The White Sox had a baserunner in five of the six innings but Cameron found a way to avoid damage.

White Sox designated hitter Lenyn Sosa belted a solo home run in the fourth inning. However, Cameron shook off the blemish and handed things over to the Royals’ bullpen.

Royals reliever John Schreiber induced a double play to help Cameron escape as the pitcher of record. He retired Sosa in the sixth inning as the Royals maintained a 2-1 lead.

From there, KC relied on its superstars to lead the way. Salvador Perez hit his 22nd home run of the season in the fourth inning. Perez finished 2 for 3.

The Royals (61-61) now sit at 3 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees for the third and final AL wild-card spot, pending the Yankees' late outcome against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Quatraro ejected in 5th inning

Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected from Friday’s game in the fifth inning.

Quatraro was tossed after arguing with second base umpire Tom Hanahan. He stormed out of the Royals’ dugout to address Hanahan after outfielder Kyle Isbel was called out on a stolen base attempt.

Quatraro argued White Sox shortstop Colston Montgomery had blocked Isbel’s path. The play is, by rule, a judgment call and not subject to replay.

It was Quatraro’s second ejection this season.

What’s next?

The Royals continue their three-game series against the White Sox on Saturday night as Michael Lorenzen returns off the 15-day injured list. Lorenzen was sidelined due to a left oblique strain on July 14.