Chicago White Sox acting manager Joe McEwing had Trayce Thompson in the on-deck circle to hit for Daniel Palka in the seventh inning against Kansas City lefty Eric Stout. But when Royals manager Ned Yost opted to bring in right-hander Birch Smith, McEwing let Palka hit. Palka hit a three-run homer, part of his big performance as the White Sox beat Kansas City 8-0 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380428207