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Anthony Kay Leads White Sox to 2-0 Victory, Ending Losing Streak

4/10/2026

Summary

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Anthony Kay secured his first major league win since July 2021, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on April 10, 2026.
Kay pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and striking out six, ending the White Sox's 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium.
Colson Montgomery and Luisangel Acuña contributed with an RBI double and a sacrifice fly, respectively.
The White Sox improved their record to 5-8, while the Royals went 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position during their losing streak.
The teams will continue their four-game series on Friday.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago White Sox, originally founded as the Sioux City Cornhuskers in 1894, became a major league team in 1901. They won their first World Series in 1906 and faced the infamous Black Sox Scandal in 1919, which severely impacted their performance for decades. After a resurgence in the 2000s, they clinched the American League Central Division in 2021, marking their first back-to-back postseason appearances in franchise history.

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Story summary

Anthony Kay secured his first major league win since July 2021, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on April 10, 2026.
Kay pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and striking out six, ending the White Sox's 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium.
Colson Montgomery and Luisangel Acuña contributed with an RBI double and a sacrifice fly, respectively.
The White Sox improved their record to 5-8, while the Royals went 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position during their losing streak.
The teams will continue their four-game series on Friday.

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