# White Sox miss AL Central tiebreaker

> White Sox lose close playoff chance after Royals win
- Title: White Sox miss AL Central tiebreaker · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: White Sox lose close playoff chance after Royals win White Sox need Texas loss to clinch first postseason since 2021
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/white-sox-lose-chance-to-tie-al-central-lead-in-loss-to-royals
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- Topics: white sox, royals, al central, playoff, 2026, kansas city, seattle, sports
## Fedde's playoff push
Erick Fedde pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings with a 3.83 ERA in his last regular-season game.

> Of course. I'm excited when I get to pitch in games like these.
## White Sox playoff math
White Sox need Texas loss to clinch first postseason since 2021 American League Central title.
## Royals strike first
Kansas City scored four runs in the first inning with all four charged to opener Bryan Hudson.
## White Sox rally
White Sox tied the game with a four-run rally in the third inning off Seth Lugo.
## Game-winning hit
Maikel Garcia doubled to score Bobby Witt Jr. with the winning run in the seventh inning.
## Playoff push continues
White Sox need one more win or Texas loss to clinch first postseason since 2021.
## Key takeaway

White Sox need Texas loss to clinch first postseason since 2021