White Sox lose to Braves despite strong pitching performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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.
- •White Sox had one hit in loss to Braves on August 20.
- •Anthony Kay pitched six innings, allowing two runs.
- •Chicago dropped three of its last four games.
- •The team holds a 3.5-game lead in the AL Central.
- •Munetaka Murakami has 29 home runs this season.
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox are their own worst enemy in AL Central race
"White Sox offensive issues are coming at the most inopportune time.
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