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Royals Snap a 5-Game Skid with a 5-4 Win over White Sox, Delaying Chicago's Bid for a Playoff Berth

Maikel Garcia drove in three runs as Kansas City snapped a five-game skid and kept Chicago from clinching a playoff berth.

  • On Wednesday, Maikel Garcia hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 5-4, finishing with three hits and three RBIs.
  • The White Sox missed an opportunity to secure a playoff berth, remaining one game behind the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians after needing a win and a Texas loss to the New York Mets to clinch.
  • Kansas City surged to an early 4-0 lead behind Vinnie Pasquantino and Garcia, but Chicago responded with five hits in the third inning, including RBI hits by Kyle Teel, Miguel Vargas, and Munetaka Murakami to tie the score at four.
  • Connor Thomas earned the win after two scoreless innings, while Steven Cruz struck out two in the ninth for a save, helping the Royals snap a five-game skid.
  • The teams conclude their series on Thursday in Kansas City, with Royals RHP Randy Dobnak scheduled to start; the White Sox have not yet named a starting pitcher for the finale.
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Royals prevent White Sox from clinching playoff berth

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Royals snap a 5-game skid with a 5-4 win over White Sox, delaying Chicago's bid for a playoff berth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Miguel Garcia had three hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking, run-scoring double in the seventh inning, as the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 5-4 Wednesday night and delayed Chicago's bid for a…

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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