White Sox clinch a playoff spot with a 9-1 win over Royals
The Chicago White Sox became the first team to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons by reaching the playoffs on Thursday, throttling the Kansas City Royals 9-1 to ensure no worse than one of the three AL wild-card spots for the postseason. The White Sox began the day one game behind the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago has three games left at home against the last-place Colorado Rockies, while the…
The Chicago White Sox secured a playoff spot with a decisive 9-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, marking their first playoff appearance since 2021. The White Sox, currently holding an 82-77 record, have clinched a minimum one of the three AL wild-card spots, potentially securing the AL Central title as well. Kyle Teel led the White Sox with a home run and five RBIs, while five different players drove in runs.
David Sandlin (3-2) pitched a strong game, allowing only one run over six innings. The White Sox capitalized on Kansas City's mistakes, as evidenced by their first two runs, which came from Sam Antonacci's single, Teel's bunt single, and Miguel Vargas' RBI single. David Sandlin allowed six runs, four earned, despite retiring four batters.
Salvador Perez of the Royals hit a home run, reaching 20 homers in a season for the 10th time in club history. The White Sox improved to 82-77, their highest win total following three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
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