CHICAGO — — Freddy Fermin launched a two-run homer among his four hits and the Kansas City Royals pounded the White Sox 10-3 on Wednesday.
Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot and finished with three RBI. Salvador Perez had three hits and drove in two runs as the Royals won their third straight.
Major league batting leader Bobby Witt Jr. lengthened his hitting streak to 13 games with two infield singles, raising his average to .349. The star shortstop walked twice, scored three runs and stole his 24th base.
Brady Singer (8-6) allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings in his third straight win. The right-hander struck out four, walked none and was touched up only when Chicago scored three times in the second.
RHP Michael Lorenzen, acquired by Kansas City from Texas in a trade Monday, will start Saturday at Detroit.
Lorenzen will fill the slot of righty Alec Marsh, who was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Marsh was sent down to make room for reliever Lucas Erceg, who reported to the Royals and pitched a perfect eighth following a trade from Oakland.
RHP Seth Lugo (12-5, 2.66 ERA) faces Detroit on the road Thursday at 5:40.