Martín Pérez allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, but the Chicago White Sox squandered a 4-run lead on Tuesday at Rate Field.

He turned a smooth 3-6-3 double play in the Sox’ 5-4 loss to the Royals Tuesday, as the Sox’ bullpen blew seven innings of one-hit ball from starter Martin Perez. Vargas went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, while Colson Montgomery hit his 14th home run of the season and Luis Robert Jr. left the game with hamstring soreness.

The Chicago White Sox won the series opener over the Royals 7-0 to extend their winning streak to three games, while the Royals fell to 2-4 over the past six games after winning five straight. Entering tonight’s meeting, the Royals are 8-3 versus the White Sox this season.

Major League Baseball schedules for 2026 were released Tuesday.

MLB's All-Star game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The 2026 regular season wraps up at home against the Colorado Rockies from Sept. 25-27. Finalized game times and a complete broadcast schedule will be released prior to next season.

Much like a decision in the papal conclave, white smoke can be seen billowing from Rate Field's iconic pinwheels to signal the White Sox 2026 regular-season schedule release

“I talk to him a lot, and he’s done wonders for me,” Korey Lee said Monday after hitting a home run and catching a gem from pitcher Shane Smith in Lee’s first game since being recalled to the big-league squad. “He’s done great for me, just talking to him.”