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Chicago White Sox
82-77  ·  2nd AL Central
9 — 1
Final
Kansas City Royals
68-91  ·  5th AL Central
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 72°
HP Ump: Todd Tichenor (Home Plate)
W: David Sandlin
L: Randy Dobnak
Team 123456789 RHE
CWS 330210000 9120
KC 000100000 172
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Sam Antonacci2B 2-5 3 1 .400
Kyle TeelC 2-2 3 1 11 1.000
Miguel Vargas3B 2-5 2 213 .400
Munetaka Murakami1B 1-4 112 .250
Andrew BenintendiDH 0-2 222 .000
Tristan PetersLF 1-5 21 .200
Chase Meidroth2B 2-3 1 .667
Brenton DoyleCF 0-2 1 .000
Colson MontgomerySS 0-4 1 .000
Luisangel AcuñaSS 0-1 .000
Braden MontgomeryRF 2-5 1 1 .400
David SandlinP 0-0 —
Huascar BrazobánP 0-0 —
Tyler DavisP 0-0 —
Trevor RichardsP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
David SandlinW 6.05107 85-591.50
Huascar Brazobán 1.01002 16-120.00
Tyler Davis 1.00001 15-110.00
Trevor Richards 1.01010 18-120.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Carter JensenC 0-4 2 .000
Luke MaileC 0-0 —
Bobby Witt Jr.SS 1-4 .250
Vinnie Pasquantino1B 0-4 .000
Salvador PerezDH 1-3 1 1 111 .333
Michael Massey2B 0-4 1 .000
Nick Loftin3B 1-4 2 .250
John RaveRF 2-4 1 .500
Kyle IsbelCF 2-3 1 .667
Isaac CollinsLF 0-3 2 .000
Randy DobnakP 0-0 —
Anthony GoseP 0-0 —
Alex LangeP 0-0 —
Jose CuasP 0-0 —
Spencer BivensP 0-0 —
Nolan HoffmanP 0-0 —
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Randy DobnakL 1.16411 42-2732.73
Anthony Gose 1.21003 28-190.00
Alex Lange 1.02221 20-1018.00
Jose Cuas 2.01132 42-214.50
Spencer Bivens 2.01004 32-240.00
Nolan Hoffman 1.01001 16-80.00
CWS
AWAY · HOME
KC
12
Hits
7
1
Home Runs
1
.236
AVG
.246
.321
OBP
.315
.404
SLG
.399
.725
OPS
.714
9
Runs
1
2
2B
3
0
3B
0
1
SB
0
17
TB
13
26
LOB
9
48
PA
34
4.13
ERA
4.73
10
K
12
1
BB
6
7
H Allowed
12
1.32
WHIP
1.40
1
Runs
9
2
HBP
0
34
BF
48
134
Pitches
180
94
Strikes
109
Top Performers
Kyle Teel
2-2 1 HR 1 RBI · 3 R · 1 BB
David Sandlin W
6.0 IP · 7 K · 1 ER · 85 P
Miguel Vargas
2-5 2 RBI · 2 R · 1 BB
Play by Play
  • John Rave grounds out, second baseman Sam Antonacci to pitcher Trevor Richards.
    John Rave vs Trevor Richards
  • Nick Loftin doubles (27) on a line drive to right fielder Braden Montgomery. Salvador Perez to 3rd.
    Nick Loftin vs Trevor Richards
  • Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Brenton Doyle.
    Michael Massey vs Trevor Richards
  • Salvador Perez walks.
    Salvador Perez vs Trevor Richards
  • Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Trevor Richards
  • Bottom 9th
  • Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
    Miguel Vargas vs Nolan Hoffman
  • Kyle Teel hit by pitch.
    Kyle Teel vs Nolan Hoffman
  • Sam Antonacci grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Braden Montgomery to 3rd.
    Sam Antonacci vs Nolan Hoffman
  • Braden Montgomery doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Braden Montgomery vs Nolan Hoffman
  • Luisangel Acuña pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
    Luisangel Acuña vs Nolan Hoffman
  • Top 9th
  • Bobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to center fielder Brenton Doyle.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Tyler Davis
  • Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Tristan Peters.
    Carter Jensen vs Tyler Davis
  • Isaac Collins strikes out on a foul tip.
    Isaac Collins vs Tyler Davis
  • Bottom 8th
  • Brenton Doyle flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Brenton Doyle vs Spencer Bivens
  • Tristan Peters strikes out swinging.
    Tristan Peters vs Spencer Bivens
  • Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.
    Andrew Benintendi vs Spencer Bivens
  • Top 8th
  • Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
    Kyle Isbel vs Huascar Brazobán
  • John Rave doubles (8) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Tristan Peters.
    John Rave vs Huascar Brazobán
  • Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.
    Nick Loftin vs Huascar Brazobán
  • Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
    Michael Massey vs Huascar Brazobán
  • Bottom 7th
  • Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.
    Munetaka Murakami vs Spencer Bivens
  • Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
    Miguel Vargas vs Spencer Bivens
  • Kyle Teel singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Kyle Teel vs Spencer Bivens
  • Sam Antonacci pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
    Sam Antonacci vs Spencer Bivens
  • Top 7th
  • Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
    Salvador Perez vs David Sandlin
  • Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs David Sandlin
  • Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to left fielder Tristan Peters.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 6th
  • Braden Montgomery grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Braden Montgomery vs Jose Cuas
  • Colson Montgomery flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Colson Montgomery vs Jose Cuas
  • Brenton Doyle strikes out swinging.
    Brenton Doyle vs Jose Cuas
  • Top 6th
  • Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
    Carter Jensen vs David Sandlin
  • Isaac Collins grounds into a double play, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Kyle Isbel out at 2nd. Isaac Collins out at 1st.
    Isaac Collins vs David Sandlin
  • Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
    Kyle Isbel vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 5th
  • Tristan Peters grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Tristan Peters vs Jose Cuas
  • Andrew Benintendi walks. Sam Antonacci scores. Kyle Teel to 3rd. Munetaka Murakami to 2nd.
    Andrew Benintendi vs Jose Cuas
  • Munetaka Murakami walks. Sam Antonacci to 3rd. Kyle Teel to 2nd.
    Munetaka Murakami vs Jose Cuas
  • Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
    Miguel Vargas vs Jose Cuas
  • Kyle Teel walks. Sam Antonacci to 2nd.
    Kyle Teel vs Jose Cuas
  • Sam Antonacci singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Sam Antonacci vs Jose Cuas
  • Braden Montgomery grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Braden Montgomery vs Jose Cuas
  • Top 5th
  • John Rave called out on strikes.
    John Rave vs David Sandlin
  • Nick Loftin grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
    Nick Loftin vs David Sandlin
  • Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
    Michael Massey vs David Sandlin
  • Salvador Perez homers (20) on a line drive to left center field.
    Salvador Perez vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 4th
  • Colson Montgomery flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Colson Montgomery vs Alex Lange
  • Chase Meidroth strikes out swinging.
    Chase Meidroth vs Alex Lange
  • Tristan Peters grounds into a force out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Miguel Vargas scores. Munetaka Murakami to 3rd. Andrew Benintendi out at 2nd. Tristan Peters to 1st.
    Tristan Peters vs Alex Lange
  • Andrew Benintendi walks. Munetaka Murakami to 2nd.
    Andrew Benintendi vs Alex Lange
  • Munetaka Murakami singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Miguel Vargas to 3rd.
    Munetaka Murakami vs Alex Lange
  • Miguel Vargas walks.
    Miguel Vargas vs Alex Lange
  • Kyle Teel homers (5) on a fly ball to center field.
    Kyle Teel vs Alex Lange
  • Top 4th
  • Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Tristan Peters.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs David Sandlin
  • Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to shortstop Colson Montgomery.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs David Sandlin
  • Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
    Carter Jensen vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Sam Antonacci flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Sam Antonacci vs Anthony Gose
  • Braden Montgomery strikes out swinging.
    Braden Montgomery vs Anthony Gose
  • Colson Montgomery called out on strikes.
    Colson Montgomery vs Anthony Gose
  • Chase Meidroth doubles (30) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Chase Meidroth vs Anthony Gose
  • Top 3rd
  • Isaac Collins called out on strikes.
    Isaac Collins vs David Sandlin
  • Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to second baseman Chase Meidroth. John Rave to 2nd.
    Kyle Isbel vs David Sandlin
  • John Rave singles on a line drive to right fielder Braden Montgomery.
    John Rave vs David Sandlin
  • Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
    Nick Loftin vs David Sandlin
  • Michael Massey flies out sharply to center fielder Tristan Peters.
    Michael Massey vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Tristan Peters lines out to right fielder John Rave.
    Tristan Peters vs Anthony Gose
  • Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.
    Andrew Benintendi vs Anthony Gose
  • Munetaka Murakami grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Kyle Teel scores. Miguel Vargas out at 2nd. Munetaka Murakami to 1st.
    Munetaka Murakami vs Randy Dobnak
  • Miguel Vargas singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave. Sam Antonacci scores. Kyle Teel to 3rd.
    Miguel Vargas vs Randy Dobnak
  • Kyle Teel hit by pitch.
    Kyle Teel vs Randy Dobnak
  • Sam Antonacci walks. Braden Montgomery to 2nd.
    Sam Antonacci vs Randy Dobnak
  • Braden Montgomery singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave.
    Braden Montgomery vs Randy Dobnak
  • Top 2nd
  • Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
    Salvador Perez vs David Sandlin
  • Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Colson Montgomery.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs David Sandlin
  • Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (32) on a ground ball to left fielder Sam Antonacci.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs David Sandlin
  • Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
    Carter Jensen vs David Sandlin
  • Bottom 1st
  • Colson Montgomery flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Colson Montgomery vs Randy Dobnak
  • Chase Meidroth singles on a fly ball to right fielder John Rave. Tristan Peters to 3rd.
    Chase Meidroth vs Randy Dobnak
  • Tristan Peters singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Miguel Vargas scores.
    Tristan Peters vs Randy Dobnak
  • Andrew Benintendi out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kyle Teel scores.
    Andrew Benintendi vs Randy Dobnak
  • Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.
    Munetaka Murakami vs Randy Dobnak
  • Miguel Vargas singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Sam Antonacci scores. Kyle Teel to 3rd.
    Miguel Vargas vs Randy Dobnak
  • Kyle Teel hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Randy Dobnak. Sam Antonacci to 2nd. Kyle Teel to 1st.
    Kyle Teel vs Randy Dobnak
  • Sam Antonacci singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Sam Antonacci vs Randy Dobnak
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
White Sox clinch postseason berth as inspiring turnaround continues
KANSAS CITY -- To understand the 2026 White Sox postseason ascension, with a playoff berth officially clinched on Thursday afternoon after a 9-1 victory over the Royals, we must go back to an interview catcher Edgar Quero did with MLB.com. That interview took place months before the 2025 season --
Highlights
White Sox clinch postseason berth after 9-1 win
00:03:48
Condensed Game: CWS@KC - 9/24/26
00:10:31
White Sox clinch 2026 postseason berth
00:01:44
Kyle Teel's solo home run (5)
00:00:27
Salvador Perez's solo home run (20)
00:00:32