Aurelio Monteagudo

Herrmann Torches Royals for 5 Hits

Ed Herrmann was the King of Swing at Municipal Stadium in the 8-4 Chicago White Sox win over the Kansas City Royals. The Chicago catcher stepped into the batter's box 5 times against Kansas City and delivered 5 hits. It was a sensational game for him.

"Unbelievable feeling," he told the press. "It felt good. 5-for-5 isn't bad for your batting average either."

Ed Herrmann singled in the 1st, singled in the 4th, hit a two-run single in the 5th, singled in the 8th and hit a two-run home run off Aurelio Monteagudo in the 9th.

For the season, Herrmann is hitting .408, batted in 15 runs with 3 home runs and 12 runs scored.

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