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,

Smith (4-7) pitched into the seventh inning for the first time in his career, facing just 23 batters on 80 pitches.

Yastrzemski hit a double off White Sox starter Shane Smith. It didn’t faze Smith, as he was sharp throughout the rest of his outing. Smith earned the victory with seven scoreless innings. The Royals (67-65) dropped a half-game in the American League Wild Card standings. They currently sit 3 1/2 games behind the Seattle Mariners.