Trending Now - Royals Triumph Over White Sox as Bubic Shines on Mound
WHO:
MLB.com - Michael Wacha, Maikel Garcia, Vinnie Pasquantino, Lucas Erceg, Matt Quatraro
MLB.com - Kris Bubic, Bobby Witt Jr., Carter Jensen, Matt Quatraro, Salvador Perez, Chase Meidroth, Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery
NY Post - White Sox, Royals
WHAT:
MLB.com - Wacha pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out seven batters in the Royals' 2-0 win over the White Sox on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Wacha's ERA dropped to an MLB-best 0.43 after this game.
MLB.com - Maikel Garcia hit a first-pitch home run in the first inning and later doubled, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Vinnie Pasquantino in the eighth inning.
MLB.com - The Royals shut out an opponent in consecutive games for the first time since April 2025.
MLB.com - Bubic's scoreless start marked the first time he achieved double-digit strikeouts in his career.
MLB.com - In 14 games this season, Royals starters have allowed zero runs in four starts, one run or fewer in eight starts, and two runs or fewer in ten starts.
MLB.com - Bubic stated, "If it’s not broke, keep going to it," regarding his effective use of breaking balls during the game.
MLB.com - Bubic struck out White Sox leadoff hitter Chase Meidroth three times during the game.
MLB.com - Bubic also struck out Munetaka Murakami three times, with the first strikeout being looking at a slider.
MLB.com - Kris Bubic pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out a career-high 11 batters in the Royals' 2-0 win over the White Sox.
MLB.com - The Royals snapped a three-game losing streak with this victory.
MLB.com - The Royals scored two runs from Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI double and Carter Jensen's team-leading fourth home run of the season, which traveled 425 feet at a speed of 113.7 mph.
MLB.com - The Royals' rotation ERA improved to 2.84, ranking fourth-best in MLB.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The game occurred on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - The game occurred on Friday, April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - Bubic achieved his previous career-high of nine strikeouts on June 1st, 2025.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Royals' pitching staff is considered their strength, as noted by manager Matt Quatraro.
HOW:
MLB.com - Wacha threw 88 pitches, with 63 strikes, to achieve his scoreless outing.
MLB.com - Bubic threw 88 pitches during the game, with only 11 being changeups, focusing primarily on breaking balls against a predominantly right-handed lineup.
MLB.com - Bubic allowed just two hits and one walk during his outing, with the White Sox whiffing at a 38% rate against him.
MLB.com - Bubic utilized his four-seam fastball, slider, and sweeper effectively, generating seven whiffs on his slider and sweeper each.
MLB.com - Bubic threw 88 pitches, with only 11 being changeups, focusing primarily on breaking balls against a predominantly right-handed lineup.
(UPDATED April 12, 2026 03:59 UTC)
In a standout performance on Saturday, Michael Wacha pitched eight scoreless innings, leading the Royals to a 2-0 victory over the White Sox while striking out seven batters and allowing just four hits. Maikel Garcia made an impact with a first-pitch home run in the first inning and later doubled, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Vinnie Pasquantino in the eighth. With this win, Wacha's ERA dropped to an MLB-best 0.43, and the Royals achieved their first consecutive shutouts since April 20th25.
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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 19:11 UTC)
In a standout performance, Bubic achieved his first career game with double-digit strikeouts while leading the Royals to a scoreless start against the White Sox. He struck out leadoff hitter Chase Meidroth and Munetaka Murakami three times each, showcasing his effective use of breaking balls throughout the game. This season, Royals starters have been impressive, allowing zero runs in four starts and one run or fewer in eight of their 14 games.
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(UPDATED April 11, 2026 17:09 UTC)
Kris Bubic delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven scoreless innings and striking out a career-high 11 batters, leading the Royals to a 2-0 victory over the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on Friday. The Royals snapped a three-game losing streak, scoring their runs thanks to Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI double and Carter Jensen's impressive home run that traveled 425 feet at a speed of 113.7 mph. With this win, the Royals' rotation ERA improved to 2.84, ranking fourth-best in Major League Baseball, showcasing the strength of their pitching staff as noted by manager Matt Quatraro.