Royals edge White Sox 5-4 to end losing streak and delay playoff hopes

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Royals edge White Sox 5-4 to end losing streak and delay playoff hopes
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The Kansas City Royals secured a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. Miguel Garcia led the Royals with three hits and three RBIs, including a key double in the seventh inning. Chicago tied the game in the third with five hits, but could not regain the lead. The White Sox needed a win to potentially clinch a playoff berth, but will have to wait as they remain one game behind the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. The teams meet again Thursday for the series finale, with Royals' Randy Dobnak taking the mound.

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  • Kansas City Royals win 5-4 against Chicago White Sox
  • Miguel Garcia records three hits and three RBIs
  • White Sox tie game in the third inning with five hits
  • White Sox remain one game behind Cleveland Guardians in AL Central
  • Royals' Randy Dobnak to start Thursday's series finale
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  • 2:40 AMYahoo SportsRoyals snap a 5-game skid with a 5-4 win over White Sox, delaying Chicago's bid for a playoff berth
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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 postseason berth. Chicago could have secured its first playoff berth since 2021 with a win over the Royals and a Texas loss to the New York Mets.

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