MLB Recap · May 15, 2021

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox: Final Score & Recap

KC5
Final
CWS1

Line Score

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The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 67.7% → final 0%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Salvador Perez Home Run
Top 3rd · off Carlos Rodón
+17.0%
Zack Collins Flyout
Bot 2nd · off Mike Minor
-7.8%
José Abreu Home Run
Bot 4th · off Mike Minor
+7.5%
José Abreu Lineout
Bot 1st · off Mike Minor
-7.4%
Whit Merrifield Double
Top 3rd · off Carlos Rodón
+5.9%

Top Batters by WPA

Salvador Perez+13.3%+1.2 RE24
Michael A. Taylor+4.5%-0.9 RE24
Carlos Santana+4.3%+1.6 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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