White Sox Shut Out Royals 2-0 Behind Anthony Kay's First MLB Win Since 2021

Kay allowed just 3 hits over 5 2/3 innings as Chicago snapped a 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:53am

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Anthony Kay allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first major league victory since July 2021 as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Thursday night. Kay walked three but struck out six, getting Vinnie Pasquantino, Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel twice each. Seranthony Domínguez picked up his second save as the White Sox snapped a 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the White Sox, who have struggled on the road against the Royals in recent years. Kay's strong outing was a positive sign for the team's pitching staff, which has been inconsistent so far this season.

The details

Kay, who pitched the last two seasons in Japan, walked three but struck out six, getting Vinnie Pasquantino, Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel twice each. Seranthony Domínguez picked up his second save. Kansas City starter Seth Lugo allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and striking out four, but issuing a season-high four walks.

  • The White Sox and Royals will play the second game of a four-game series on Friday night.
  • Anthony Kay's last major league win was in July 2021.

The players

Anthony Kay

A pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who earned his first major league win since July 2021.

Seranthony Domínguez

A pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who picked up his second save of the season.

Seth Lugo

The starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, who allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Vinnie Pasquantino

A player for the Kansas City Royals who was struck out twice by Anthony Kay.

Jac Caglianone

A player for the Kansas City Royals who was struck out twice by Anthony Kay.

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What’s next

The White Sox and Royals will play the second game of their four-game series on Friday night. Chicago will send RHP Davis Martin (2-0, 2.45 ERA) to the mound to face Kansas City LHP Kris Bubic (1-1, 4.09).

The takeaway

Anthony Kay's strong outing was a positive sign for the White Sox pitching staff, which has been inconsistent so far this season. The win also snapped Chicago's 14-game losing streak at Kauffman Stadium, an important milestone as they look to turn their season around.