In the opening of the 2025 MLB season, the Kansas City Royals suffered a loss against the Cleveland Guardians, with Cole Ragans struggling on the mound. Conversely, former Royals Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor played crucial roles in the Chicago White Sox's victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Benintendi notably hit a three-run homer that helped to seal the game with a strong performance. The contrasting outcomes for teams with shared histories underscore the evolving narratives in MLB this season.
It's been four seasons since Benintendi and Taylor became Royals and ended up winning 2021 Gold Gloves. The club shipped Benintendi to the New York Yankees at the 2022 trade deadline and Taylor to the Minnesota Twins that winter.
Both now play on Chicago's South Side, and both helped the White Sox pound the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 on Opening Day. Benintendi's three-run homer, which scored Taylor, highlighted a five-run Chicago eighth that put the game out of LA's reach.
The White Sox are prepared for another tough year, but Benentendi and Taylor both helped them knock their first win out of the way on Thursday.
Ragans' opportunity to secure an Opening Day win was spoiled when Angel Zerpa allowed a three-run homer in the top of the sixth.
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