Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2.

Anderson’s blast off Burch Smith, the sixth Royals pitcher, landed just beyond the fence in left-center.

Juan Minaya pitched two scoreless innings for the win. Hector Santiago, the eighth Chicago pitcher, picked up his second save in as many chances.

The White Sox snapped a seven-game skid, one game short of their season-worst losing streak.