Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Kansas City Royals 9-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago White Sox improved to 82-77 with a decisive 9-1 win against the Kansas City Royals, who fell to 68-91. Chicago established an early lead and maintained control throughout the contest.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on September 24, 2026. The White Sox scored three runs in the first inning and three in the second to build an early 6-0 advantage. Chicago added two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth to finalize their scoring. The Royals' lone run came in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Key performances
David Sandlin earned the win for Chicago, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing one earned run while striking out seven batters. Kyle Teel led the White Sox offense, finishing 2-for-2 with three runs scored, a home run, and one RBI. Miguel Vargas contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Tristan Peters and Andrew Benintendi each added two RBIs. For Kansas City, Salvador Perez provided the team's only run with a solo home run in the fourth inning.
Season and playoff context
Following this result, the Chicago White Sox hold a record of 82-77. The Kansas City Royals move to 68-91 on the season. This game was part of a three-game regular season series.