Royals Blank White Sox for Second Straight Game

Maikel Garcia's early homer powers Kansas City to another shutout win

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant blue, red, black, and silver colors.The Royals' decisive victory over the White Sox showcases the team's ability to win with strong pitching and timely hitting.Kansas City Today

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Wednesday, marking their second consecutive shutout victory over their division rivals. Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia hit a solo home run in the first inning, providing all the offense the team would need as starting pitcher Michael Wacha tossed 6 scoreless innings.

Why it matters

The Royals have struggled to find consistency this season, but these back-to-back shutout wins over the White Sox, a division contender, could be a sign that the team is starting to turn a corner. Wacha's strong outing also provides a boost to the Royals' starting rotation.

The details

Garcia's first-inning homer off White Sox starter Erick Fedde proved to be the difference, as Wacha and the Royals' bullpen made the slim lead hold up. Wacha allowed just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 over 6 innings. The Royals' relievers then combined for 3 scoreless frames to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Maikel Garcia

The Royals' third baseman, who hit a solo home run in the first inning to provide the game's only run.

Michael Wacha

The Royals' starting pitcher, who tossed 6 scoreless innings to earn the win.

Erick Fedde

The White Sox's starting pitcher, who took the loss despite a solid outing.

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What they’re saying

“Anytime you can get a win like this, it's huge for the team's confidence. Wacha set the tone early, and the bullpen did a great job finishing it off.”

— Maikel Garcia, Royals Third Baseman

What’s next

The Royals and White Sox will conclude their 3-game series on Thursday, with the Royals looking to complete the sweep.

The takeaway

The Royals' back-to-back shutout wins over the White Sox demonstrate the team's potential when its starting pitching and timely hitting come together. If the Royals can build on these performances, they could emerge as a surprise contender in the AL Central.