Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on May 7. Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History Over Current Hot Streak as Kansas City Royals Roll Again

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated May 9, 2025 8:11 AM ET

The Kansas City Royals stayed blistering hot on Thursday afternoon, beating the Chicago White Sox 10-0 at Kauffman Stadium. With the win, the Royals are now 23-16, but they remain in third place in the American League Central.

The White Sox fell to 10-28 on the season, which is the worst record in the American League.

Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 for Kansas City, roping two doubles and scoring two runs. He also had two RBIs, making some special baseball history in his recent run of good play.

Per @OptaSTATS on social media:

Over his last 5 games, the @Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. has:

10 hits
8 RBI
6 XBH
4 SB
2 HR
1 walkoff

No other MLB player has done all of that over a 5-game span.

Over his last 5 games, the @Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. has:

10 hits
8 RBI
6 XBH
4 SB
2 HR
1 walkoff

No other MLB player has done all of that over a 5-game span. pic.twitter.com/4CoF9y0C8n
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 9, 2025

An All-Star and a Silver Slugger last season, Witt is hitting .325 this year with five homers, 23 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. The 24-year-old is also carrying a .392 on-base percentage.

After finishing second in the American League MVP voting last season, he looks like he'll be in the mix for the award again this season - and for years to come.

Now in his fourth year in the big leagues, Witt is a .291 career hitter. He won the American League batting title in 2024.

The Royals will be back home on Friday night as they host the Boston Red Sox. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET.

Royals' veteran Michael Lorenzen will pitch against Hunter Dobbins, who is filling in for the injured Walker Buehler.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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