White Sox maintain division lead despite 6-4 loss to Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The Chicago White Sox remain 2.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the American League standings following a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Starter Anthony Kay allowed a three-run home run to Ryan Jeffers in the fifth inning, marking his third consecutive start failing to reach the five-inning threshold. Manager Will Venable continues to monitor the pitching rotation, opting to push Sean Burke's start to Tuesday to provide the staff with additional rest. Offensively, Munetaka Murakami reached 30 home runs for the season, joining teammates Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery in achieving the milestone. With 20 games remaining in the schedule, the team intends to remain focused on internal performance while navigating the final weeks of the regular season.
- •The White Sox lost 6-4 to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
- •The team leads the Cleveland Guardians by 2.5 games with 20 contests remaining.
- •Anthony Kay surrendered a three-run home run to Ryan Jeffers in the fifth inning.
- •Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and Colson Montgomery each have at least 30 home runs.
- •Sean Burke was moved to a Tuesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates to provide rest.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox in critical time to hold on to division lead
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