Sale allows season-high 5 runs as Royals drop White Sox

Kansas City, MO - Lorenzo Cain collected three hits including a three-run home run, as Kansas City claimed a 6-2 decision over Chicago in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Alcides Escobar finished 2-for-4 with a solo shot and two runs scored for the Royals, who received a pair of hits and an RBI from Salvador Perez.

Yordano Ventura (13-10) limited the ChiSox to a run on three hits and two walks while fanning seven over seven innings.

Adam Eaton and Alexei Ramirez knocked in a run apiece for the White Sox, who have dropped three of four.

Chris Sale (12-4) was charged with five runs on nine hits despite six strikeouts over five full frames.