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Game Thread: White Sox (81-76) at Royals (67-90)

The White Sox scored 14 runs Tuesday night, so hopefully there’s still a little gas left in the tank. A little less drama on the pitching side would be nice, too. Trevor Richards and Luis Castillo combined to give up…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM
Game Thread: White Sox (81-76) at Royals (67-90)
Key Things to Know
  • A White Sox win and a Texas Rangers loss will clinch a playoff berth for Chicago.
  • The White Sox trail the Cleveland Guardians by one game in the AL Central.
  • Chicago defeated Kansas City 14-11 on Tuesday night prior to this matchup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago White Sox enter their matchup against the Kansas City Royals with an opportunity to clinch a postseason berth. Following a 14-11 victory over Kansas City on Tuesday, Chicago sits at 81-76 and can secure a playoff spot with a win combined with a Texas Rangers loss. The White Sox also remain one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central race.

Manager Will Venable will deploy Bryan Hudson as an opener before handing pitching duties to Erick Fedde to cover the bulk of the innings. Fedde holds a 2.56 ERA over his past seven appearances. Meanwhile, the Royals counter with starting pitcher Seth Lugo, who enters the contest with a 7-9 record and a 5.06 ERA.

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