The rookie All-Star pitcher recorded another quality start, but a few clutch hits in the 11th inning gave New York the victory.

Mound problems for Shane Smith were basically self-inflicted when the White Sox All-Star posted an 11.29 ERA over five rough starts from June 17 leading into the All-Star break. It was an important lesson about allowing things to eventually turn back around for the right-hander,

Shane Smith allowed one hit in a career-high seven innings, Korey Lee hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0.

The Sox' resurgent offense gave Smith more support than he would need in the first inning, pouncing on Royals starter Noah Cameron with three RBI doubles.

Shane Smith and Tyler Gilbert combined on a two-hit shutout and Korey Lee and Brooks Baldwin smacked back-to-back home runs as the host Chicago White Sox blanked the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Monday.

Colson Montgomery homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

The White Sox struck out six times and mustered only two hits in seven innings against Skubal, who overpowered them with a four-seam fastball that averaged 97 mph in the Tigers’ 6-0 victory Saturday. The loss ended the Sox’ season-high six-game winning streak.

There was no Colson Montgomery in the White Sox lineup for Monday night’s series opener against the Royals at Rate Field. Kyle Teel also was on the bench, as was Mike Tauchman. Chicago’s offense still produced without three of its most potent hitters during a 7-0 victory,

The Chicago White Sox placed All-Star right-hander Shane Smith on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a sprained left ankle.