From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
White Sox Clinch Playoff Berth
White Sox secure first playoff spot since 2021 with 9-1 win over Royals.
In brief
White Sox secure first playoff spot since 2021 with 9-1 win over Royals. White Sox clinched their first playoff berth in five years with a 9-1 victory over the Royals, moving within a half-game of Cleveland in the AL Central standings. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
White Sox clinch playoff berth
White Sox secured their first playoff berth since 2021 with a 9-1 blowout victory over the Royals.
Sox jump out early
The White Sox jumped ahead by six runs in the first two innings after Royals starter Randy Dobnak made critical errors.
Dobnak's mistakes
Royals starter Randy Dobnak allowed three runs in the first inning and two more in the second after errors by his defense.
Sox offense dominates
The White Sox offense produced three runs in the first inning and three more in the second, with Miguel Vargas driving in two runs.
Historic comeback
The White Sox became the first MLB team to make the playoffs after three consecutive years of 100+ losses.
Sox close gap with Guardians
The White Sox now trail the Cleveland Guardians by half a game in the AL Central standings.
Player reactions
Outfielder Andrew Benintendi said the win was a chance to 'pop bottles' after a long time without such celebrations.
Team morale
Davis Martin, the longest-tenured player on the team, said the win means 'the world' for the White Sox.
Sox history
The White Sox snapped a 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium in April 2026.
Next steps
The White Sox now aim to secure a playoff spot while staying within a half-game of the Guardians in the AL Central standings.
The headline
White Sox clinched their first playoff berth in five years with a 9-1 victory over the Royals, moving within a half-game of Cleveland in the AL Central standings.
