CHICAGO (AP) — Tristan Peters hit a grand slam and had six RBIs, Miguel Vargas had a three-run homer and an RBI double in Chicago's 10-run third inning, and the White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 22-1 on Friday night.
The White Sox, who have won five straight against the Royals, set or tied season highs for runs, hits (23), homers (five), margin of victory (21) and runs in an inning (10 in the third). Chicago scored its most runs since a 22-13 win at Boston on May 31, 1970.
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Alex Lange reacts while walking to the dugout after being pulled from the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Mitch Spence (54) reacts after Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel scored on a Chase Meidroth single during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth runs to home plate while scoring on a Tristan Peters two-run single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago White Sox's Jacob Gonzalez watches his three-run home during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
David Sandlin (2-1), who was called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Friday, allowed one run and had six strikeouts in six innings. The 25-year-old rookie gave up three hits and walked three.
Jacob Gonzalez, Andrew Benintendi and Kyle Teel also homered for the White Sox. Gonzalez and Vargas drove in five runs apiece, Teel had three RBIs and Chase Meidroth went 4 for 5 with two RBIs.
Vargas hit hiss career-high 18th home run this season to open the scoring in the third, Chase Meidroth singled to drive in a run and Tristan Peters added a two-run single before Gonzalez hit a three-run shot and Vargas' double made it 10-0.
The White Sox have won 23 of their last 28 home games and are 27-13 this season at Rate Field, tied with Tampa Bay for the best home record in MLB.
Mitch Spence (0-2) replaced Royals opener Steven Cruz in the second and allowed 10 runs in 1 1/3 innings.
Bobby Witt Jr. scored when Michael Massey, with the bases loaded and no outs, grounded into a double play. Salavdor Perez then struck out swinging to end Kansas City's threat.
Royals RHP Michael Wacha (5-5, 3.48 ERA) was set to start Saturday against RHP Davis Martin (9-3, 3.18),
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Alex Lange reacts while walking to the dugout after being pulled from the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Mitch Spence (54) reacts after Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel scored on a Chase Meidroth single during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth runs to home plate while scoring on a Tristan Peters two-run single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago White Sox's Jacob Gonzalez watches his three-run home during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 2, 2026--
ZF Aftermarket will make a strong statement at AAPEX 2026 with the North American debut of its new unified brand packaging design, alongside an expanded portfolio of solutions for independent workshops.
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First presented at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, ZF Aftermarket’s unified global brand and packaging approach makes it easier for workshops, distributors and fleets to recognize products, navigate the portfolio and access the right support. Rolling out in phases, the new approach strengthens the visible connection between ZF and the established LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, WABCO and TRW brands while preserving the expertise and trust each has built with customers. This future-forward strategy brings parts, diagnostics, training and digital solutions together behind one clear objective: Maximizing Uptime.
As part of ZF Group, ZF Aftermarket builds on the technology company’s original equipment expertise to serve the evolving needs of the aftermarket. By combining this expertise with a clearer, more consistent ZF brand identity across its portfolio, ZF Aftermarket gives customers easier access to the products, services and solutions they need to Maximize Uptime, while product quality, availability and established brand expertise remain unchanged.
“Our ZF brands stand for the technical expertise, performance quality and OE heritage we are proud to bring to the aftermarket. By creating a more consistent ZF brand identity across our brand portfolio, we are helping our customers make choices they can rely on and that optimize the value workshops, distributors and fleets require. It is another step in delivering holistic solutions that Maximize Uptime,” says Chris Battershell, Head of ZF Aftermarket, North America.
A Clearer Portfolio at First Sight
Consistent, unified packaging will be the most visible expression of the new approach. Introduced gradually across the portfolio, it will create a more cohesive appearance across product categories and show more clearly how ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, WABCO and TRW come together as one aftermarket offering. In Mexico, BOGE remains an important, well-established brand whose strong market presence and customer recognition will continue to play a key role in ZF Aftermarket’s regional portfolio. Customers will retain the product brands they know, now with a stronger visual connection to ZF’s technology, systems knowledge and global support.
“This evolution builds on the strength and legacy of our established brands while creating a clearer, more consistent connection to ZF. The unified design will help customers recognize our portfolio more easily and understand the full breadth of expertise, services and solutions available to support their business,” says Camilla Davison, Global Head of Marketing and Communications, ZF Aftermarket.
From OE Knowledge to Everyday Results
ZF develops highly advanced dynamic systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. ZF Aftermarket translates that systems knowledge into practical support for daily operations: high-quality parts, advanced repair solutions, diagnostics, training, technical assistance and digital tools. As vehicles become more complex, this connected offer helps workshops complete repairs efficiently, distributors serve customers with confidence and fleets reduce avoidable downtime.
One Portfolio, One Clear Customer Outcome
The phased rollout supports ZF Aftermarket’s evolution from a parts supplier to an end-to-end solutions partner. A clearer brand architecture will make the portfolio easier to understand without asking customers to give up the brands they trust. By connecting those brands more directly with ZF’s OE expertise and service ecosystem, ZF Aftermarket is turning Maximizing Uptime from a promise into a more consistent customer experience.
“ZF Aftermarket is well positioned for sustained growth in North America. As we expand product coverage across key categories, we are taking a customer-centric approach that extends well beyond parts—connecting OE expertise, trusted brands, advanced services and digital capabilities through an end-to-end solutions ecosystem. The rollout of our unified brand packaging design concept, beginning in 2027, will make that broader value more visible and accessible to workshops, distributors and fleets across the region,” says Chris Battershell, Head of ZF Aftermarket, North America.
ZF leaders will be on site at AAPEX 2026 to welcome attendees to the company’s all-new display in The Forum. Bringing ZF Aftermarket’s end-to-end solutions ecosystem to life, the exhibit will showcase key products and solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, ZF [pro]Diagnostics, award-winning ZF [pro]Tech training, remanufacturing and the latest Chassis 2.0 technologies. Visit Booth #F13011 to meet with ZF leaders and technical experts and explore the breadth of the company’s aftermarket portfolio.
About ZF
ZF is a global technology company supplying highly advanced dynamic systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range primarily serves vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. With its products and integrated hardware and software solutions, the company helps make mobility smarter, safer and more comfortable. ZF offers a wide range of solutions for propulsion, electrification, chassis and passive safety. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems, and has a broad portfolio of aftermarket products and services.
With approximately 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in 2025. The company operates 162 production locations in 29 countries.
As one of the leading companies in the aftermarket industry, ZF bridges today’s and tomorrow’s needs with products, services and ecosystem solutions for workshops, distributors and fleets. With strong OE links and a broad portfolio of trusted brands — ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, WABCO and TRW — ZF Aftermarket helps customers to Maximize Uptime.
For further press information and photos, please visit: www.zf.com
Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, presents the new unified packaging design concept at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, highlighting a clearer visual connection between ZF and its trusted product brands. See the new packaging design concept firsthand at AAPEX 2026 in The Forum, Booth #F13011. Photo credits: ZF
Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, presents the new unified packaging design concept at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, highlighting a clearer visual connection between ZF and its trusted product brands. See the new packaging design concept firsthand at AAPEX 2026 in The Forum, Booth #F13011. Photo credits: ZF
