Royals have had a lot of late-game success against White Sox since Robin Ventura took over

Since the start of the 2012 season, Robin Ventura’s first as manager of the Chicago White Sox, the Royals have had great success against Chicago.

The Royals are 52-29 against the White Sox, and that record includes a lopsided advantage in games decided in the late innings.

The teams have played 21 games that were tied after the fifth inning, and the Royals have a 19-2 record in those contests.

Additionally, the Royals have rallied 11 times for a victory when the White Sox led after five innings. Chicago has won 7 such games.

That’s 30 wins when the Royals when they were tied or trailing after five innings, compared to nine for the White Sox. That’s a .769 winning percentage.

So, while we know the Royals are in a bad slump, don’t give up hope if things don’t look good early during this weekend series in Chicago.

ROYALS RALLIES (11)

May 29, 2016: White Sox lead 4-2 in 8th inning; Royals win 5-4

May 28, 2016: White Sox lead 7-1 in 9th inning; Royals win 8-7

May 27, 2016: White Sox lead 5-2 in 7th inning; Royals win 7-5

May 20, 2016: White Sox lead 1-0 after 5 innings; Royals win 4-1

Sept. 28, 2014: White Sox lead 4-2 after 5 innings; Royals win 6-4

Sept. 15, 2014: White Sox lead 3-2 after 8 innings; Royals win 4-3

June 23, 2013: White Sox lead 6-4 after 7 innings; Royals win 7-6

May 5, 2013: White Sox lead 5-3 after 8 innings; Royals win 6-5 in 10 innings

Sept. 20, 2012: White Sox lead 3-2 after 5 innings; Royals win 4-3

Aug. 7, 2012: White Sox lead 2-1 after 6 innings; Royals win 5-2

May 13, 2012: White Sox lead 1-0 after 6 innings; Royals win 9-1

TIE GAMES THAT ENDED IN ROYALS’ FAVOR (19)

Sept. 30, 2015: Tied 5-5 after 9 innings; Royals win 5-3 in 10 innings

Aug. 9, 2015: Tied 4-4 after 8 innings; Royals win 5-4

July 18, 2015: Tied 6-6 after 9 innings; Royals win 7-6 in 13 innings

July 17, 2015: Tied 2-2 after 5 innings; Royals win 4-2

April 23, 2015: Tied 2-2 after 9 innings; Royals win 3-2 in 13 innings

April 8, 2015: Tied 5-5 after 7 innings; Royals win 7-5

Sept. 25, 2014: Tied 3-3 after 7 innings; Royals win 6-3

July 23, 2014: Tied 1-1 after 8 innings; Royals win 2-1

July 22, 2014: Tied 1-1 after 5 innings; Royals win 7-1

May 21, 2014: Tied 1-1 after 7 innings; Royals win 3-1

April 5, 2014: Tied 3-3 in 8th inning; Royals win 4-3

Sept. 26, 2013: Tied 2-2 after 6 innings; Royals win 3-2

July 28, 2013: Tied 2-2 after 6 innings; Royals win 4-2 in 12 innings

July 27, 2013: Scoreless after 5 innings; Royals win 1-0

Sept. 9, 2012: Scoreless after 9 innings; Royals win 2-1 in 10 innings

Sept. 7, 2012: Tied 5-5 after 8 innings; Royals win 7-5

Aug. 19, 2012: Tied 2-2 in 8th inning; Royals win 5-2

Aug. 17, 2012: Tied 2-2 after 6 innings; Royals win 4-2

July 14, 2012: Tied 3-3 after 6 innings; Royals win 6-3

WHITE SOX RALLIES (7)

April 26, 2015: Royals lead 3-0 after 5 innings; White Sox win 5-3

April 24, 2015: Royals lead 2-1 after 6 innings; White Sox win 3-2

Sept. 16, 2014: Royals lead 5-4 after 6 innings; White Sox win 7-5

Aug. 22, 2013: Royals lead 3-0 after 5 innings; White Sox win 4-3 in 12 innings

May 6, 2013: Royals lead 1-0 after 8 innings; White Sox win 2-1 in 11 innings

Aug. 6, 2012: Royals lead 2-1 in 7th inning; White Sox win 4-2

July 13, 2012: Royals lead 7-6 in 9th inning; White Sox win 9-8 in 14 innings

TIE GAMES THAT ENDED IN WHITE SOX FAVOR (2)

June, 22, 2013: Tied 2-2 after 8 innings; White Sox win 3-2

Sept. 18, 2012: Tied 2-2 after six innings; White Sox win 3-2