CHICAGO (AP) - Lorenzo Cain homered in the 13th inning and the Kansas City Royals outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Saturday in a game that took nearly five hours.
The AL Central-leading Royals won for the 10th time in 13 games.
Cain doubled and singled early, then led off the 13th with his ninth home run of the season. He connected against Dan Jennings (1-3).
Brandon Finnegan (3-0) pitched two scoreless innings in the four-hour, 56-minute game. Ryan Madson earned his first save in three chances after allowing a single in the 13th.
The Royals finished with 17 hits, including five doubles.
The White Sox tied it in the ninth on a two-out, two-run double by J.B. Shuck. Royals closer Greg Holland retired the first two batters before Adam LaRoche singled, Alexei Ramirez walked. Shuck's hit handed Holland his third blown save in 23 opportunities.
In the 10th, Cain walked and advanced on a wild pitch but was doubled off second on a flyout.
Geovany Soto just missed a home run when he doubled off the center-field wall in the White Sox 12th.
Mike Moustakas' sacrifice fly gave the Royals the lead in the eighth after they loaded the bases with two singles and a walk against Jake Petricka.
After an intentional walk to Cain, Zach Duke struck out Eric Hosmer before Kendrys Morales drew a bases-loaded walk to score another run.
Ramirez hit a solo homer in the seventh that made it 4-all. It was his third homer and first since May 9.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Royals: Manager Ned Yost said he doesn't anticipate an imminent decision on activating RHP Kris Medlen, who rejoined the team Friday. He is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery and has not pitched in the majors since 2013.
White Sox: The team is expected to add a reliever next week. Chicago has had six relievers since recalling 3B Tyler Saladino from the minors July 10.
UP NEXT
Royals LHP Danny Duffy (3-4, 4.65) will start Sunday's series finale against White Sox LHP Chris Sale (8-4, 2.72).
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