White Sox lose to Braves despite strong pitching performance

The Chicago White Sox fell to the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on August 20, 2026, at Rate Field. Despite a strong outing from pitcher Anthony Kay, who allowed only two runs over six innings, the White Sox offense managed just one hit and struggled to create scoring opportunities. The loss marked the team's third in four games, following consecutive walk-off defeats to the Chicago Cubs. As the season heads into September, the White Sox maintain a 3.5-game lead in the AL Central, but recent offensive difficulties create concern about their playoff prospects.

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