Bullpen struggles haunt Sox in extras defeat

KANSAS CITY — White Sox closer David Robertson spoke of his individual struggles following a 3-2 loss to the Royals in 14 innings on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

But in addressing his sixth blown save of the season and fourth since returning from a high left leg strain on July 18, Robertson could have been speaking for the entire team after yet another tough loss.

“It’s frustrating,” Robertson said. “Guys did a great job of coming back there in the [11th] inning, and then I came in and just screwed it all up. I really needed to get it done right there.

“I didn’t make enough good pitches. I left balls over the plate. You walk the leadoff guy, he’s going to score. I’m frustrated with myself, more frustrated that I let the team down. We all needed this one. I have to be better.”

“We have to be better” could be the entire 2016 mantra, with the White Sox just good enough to not be good enough. In Game 2 of this three-game series, Jose Quintana once again pitched well enough to win by throwing 7 1/3 strong innings in 102-degree heat.

Quintana was in …

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