There was no Colson Montgomery in the White Sox lineup for Monday night’s series opener against the Royals at Rate Field.

White sox first. Chase Meidroth singles to shallow left field. Miguel Vargas pops out to shallow infield to Vinnie Pasquantino. Edgar Quero doubles to deep left field. Chase Meidroth scores.

The Sox' resurgent offense gave Smith more support than he’d need in the first inning, pouncing on Royals’ starter Noah ...