ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals

    CHW
    Chicago White SoxWhite SoxCHW
    5-8, 2-5 Away
    2
    5-8, 2-5 Away
    Final
    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    5-8, 3-4 Home
    0
    5-8, 3-4 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    C. Meidroth2B
    1-4000.244
    M. Murakami1B
    0-2100.195
    M. Vargas3B
    0-3000.209
    C. MontgomerySS
    1-4001.200
    A. BenintendiDH
    0-3100.176
    D. HarrisLF
    1-3000.333
    D. HillLF
    0-0000.182
    E. QueroC
    2-4000.194
    L. AcunaCF
    0-3001.231
    T. PetersRF
    0-3000.242
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    A. Kay
    5.23026100-632.45
    G. Taylor
    1.1200122-171.42
    J. Leasure
    1.0001218-94.70
    S. Dominguez
    1.0001215-83.86
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CHWKC
    Hits
    5
    5
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    6
    6
    Runners LOB
    6
    11

    Game Information

    Kauffman Stadium
    Kauffman Stadium
    7:40 PM, April 9, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Attendance: 13,001
    Game Time:2:35
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Marvin Hudson
    • First Base Umpire - Tripp Gibson
    • Second Base Umpire - Ryan Blakney
    • Third Base Umpire - Nick Mahrley

    Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as White Sox shut out Royals 2-0

    — Anthony Kay allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first major league victory since July 2021 as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Thursday night.
    Apr 9, 2026, 10:38 pm - AP
    CHW
    KC
    123456789RHE
    000100100250
    000000000051
    A. Kay
    win

    A. Kay1-0

    5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
    S. Lugo
    loss

    S. Lugo1-1

    6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 4 BB
    S. Dominguez
    save

    S. Dominguez2

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CHWKC
    4thMontgomery doubled to right, Murakami scored.10
    7thAcuña hit sacrifice fly to right, Benintendi scored, Harris to third.20
    Full Play-By-Play
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Game Odds
    Odds by

    OpenMLTotalRL
    Chicago White SoxWhite SoxCHW
    (5-8)
    (5-8, 2-5 Away)
    (5-8)
    Anthony Kay
    (4-1, 3.96)
    o9
    -120
    +149
    o9
    -120
    +1.5
    -143
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    (5-8)
    (5-8, 3-4 Home)
    (5-8)
    Seth Lugo
    (2-4, 3.74)
    -175
    ML
    -181
    u9
    +100
    -1.5
    +119
    See More Odds

    Series tied 2-2

    • White Sox
      2
    • Royals
      0
    Game 1
    4/9
    • White Sox
      0
    • Royals
      2
    Game 2
    4/10
    • White Sox
      0
    • Royals
      2
    Game 3
    4/11
    • White Sox
      6
    • Royals
      5
    Game 4
    4/12

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland3425.576-W2
    Chicago3127.5342.5W4
    Minnesota2731.4666.5L3
    Kansas City2235.38611L4
    Detroit2237.37312L3
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Zebby Matthews quietly rolling along

    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Zebby Matthews quietly rolling along

    Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's MLB action.
    Colson Montgomery smashes a home run

    Colson Montgomery smashes a home run

    Colson Montgomery smashes a home run
    White Sox slugger Murakami out 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain

    White Sox slugger Murakami out 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain

    White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, manager Will Venable announced Saturday.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.