Surging Royals beat White Sox, lose starting pitcher

Sunday, May 13, 2012 | 6:36 p.m. CDT; updated 7:11 p.m. CDT, Sunday, May 13, 2012

CHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals lost their starting pitcher in the first inning and were in the middle of a listless day at the plate before pinch-hitter Johnny Giavotella turned it all around with one big swing.

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