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White Sox fall to Cards for fourth consecutive defeat

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

White Sox fall to Cards for fourth consecutive defeat

Summary

The White Sox recorded their fourth consecutive loss Friday night, marking their eighth defeat in the last 11 games. Despite an early lead fueled by a Chase Meidroth home run, the team struggled to maintain momentum as the bullpen surrendered runs. Anthony Kay was credited with the loss, pitching four innings and allowing three earned runs. The offensive unit failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities, including a bases-loaded situation in the fifth inning. This recent stretch of play has significantly tightened the American League Central division standings, with the team's lead over the Cleveland Guardians shrinking to half a game. The White Sox remain in a playoff position despite the downward trend since the All-Star break.

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By the Numbers

•The White Sox lost their fourth consecutive game on Friday.
•The division lead over the Cleveland Guardians is now a half-game.
•Chase Meidroth recorded two home runs in the loss.
•Anthony Kay surrendered three earned runs over four innings to take the loss.
•The bullpen allowed additional runs, including three earned runs from Trevor Richards.

Latest Updates

11:35 PMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways for the White Sox as the AL Central lead is trimmed to a half-game after loss
6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox’s division lead drops to half-game after 7-3 loss — their 4th straight defeat and 9th in 12
4:44 AMYahoo Sports — A win not in the Cards; White Sox fall again

What they're saying

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ST. LOUIS — Chicago White Sox starter David Sandlin retired the first 16 batters he faced on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sandlin’s bid for perfection ended when Nathan Church singled to right field with one out in the sixth inning. The one-run lead the Sox held at the time didn’t last much longer. The Cardinals scored three runs in the sixth on the way to defeating the Sox 3-1 in ...
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ST. LOUIS — The Chicago White Sox held a 51/2-game lead in the American League Central on Aug. 16. That lead is down to a half-game after the Sox suffered their fourth straight loss Friday, falling 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals in front of 30,274 at Busch Stadium. “Just an ugly one all the way around,” manager Will Venable said. “Starting with me. None of the moves I made tonight worked. ...
— Yahoo Sports