MLB Recap · August 16, 2025

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

CWS2
Final
KC6

Line Score

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CWS000000020281
KC11102100-6100

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

755025CWS bats firstFinalKC win %CWS win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 68.2% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

John Rave Home Run
Bot 3rd · off Sean Burke
+8.3%
Maikel Garcia Double
Bot 5th · off Tyler Alexander
+7.7%
Colson Montgomery Strikeout
Top 3rd · off Michael Lorenzen
-4.5%
Kyle Isbel Fielders Choice
Bot 2nd · off Sean Burke
+4.4%
Chase Meidroth Strikeout
Top 4th · off Michael Lorenzen
-4.1%

Top Batters by WPA

John Rave+9.3%+0.9 RE24
Maikel Garcia+6.1%+0.9 RE24
Kyle Isbel+3.1%-0.1 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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