The Chicago White Sox move into first place in the AL Central, pounding the Royals 15-5. Carlos Quentin delivered two of five Chicago home runs, including a grand slam, bringing his season total to 19. He’s slugging .523 with a low .244 BA, as 35 of his 64 hits have gone for extra bases. He’s a good example of why batting average doesn’t always tell the full story.

The White run their winning streak to eight games as they move 1/2 game ahead of the Detroit Tigers. That is the second long win streak since the team started their comeback on June 9. They are 20 games over .500 at 25-5 in that one month stretch, the best record in the majors. Their two opponents, the Twins and Tigers, went 12-18 and 18-11 respectively to give the White Sox the lead. We’ll go into the All-Star break with four division having at least three teams within five games of the lead. Should be an exciting second half all around.

Zack Greinke did not start this game due to shoulder soreness. You never like to hear that, but the Royals say he’ll start the first game after the break.