The Kansas City Royals escaped Chicago with a 7-6 victory on Wednesday. KC held a 3 run lead going into the 9th and then a 3-run homer made it a 1 run lead. Then Joakim Soria struck out Paul konerko to end the game. 

Brian Bannister earned the victory for the Royals. It was his 10th victory this season. His ERA is now 3.28.

Billy Butler hit his 5th homerun of the year and drove in 3 runs.

The Royals stole 4 bases in the game, 2 by Joey Gathright.

KC will start a home series with Cleveland on Friday.