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White Sox clinch playoff spot with win over Royals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

White Sox clinch playoff spot with win over Royals

Summary

The Chicago White Sox secured a playoff berth after a 9-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. With the win, the White Sox improved their record to 82-77, marking a significant turnaround after suffering three consecutive seasons with over 100 losses. First-year manager Will Venable expressed pride in his team's resilience, emphasizing their commitment since spring training. The White Sox continue to vie for the AL Central title but have already qualified for the postseason. They will finish the regular season against the Colorado Rockies, while the Cleveland Guardians, currently 82-76, face the Royals.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox beat Royals 9-1 on September 24, 2026.
•Team's record improves to 82-77.
•This playoff berth ends a streak of three losing seasons.
•Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and Colson Montgomery each hit over 30 home runs this season.
•White Sox will play the Rockies in their final series.

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1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Will Venable reflects on White Sox playoff season while being drenched in champagne

What they're saying

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The Chicago White Sox (82-77) are celebrating a momentous achievement. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 in their Thursday afternoon meeting, and that victory clinched a playoff spot for Chicago’s South Side team. The White Sox had endured three consecutive brutal seasons, losing 100 games from 2023 through 2025. The 2024 season was […] The post Will Venable reflects on White Sox playoff season while being drenched in champagne appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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