White Sox Shut Out Royals 2-0 in Pitchers' Duel

Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as Chicago takes series opener

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:55pm

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In a low-scoring affair, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Thursday night. Pitcher Anthony Kay allowed just three hits over 5 2/3 innings to earn his first major league victory since July 2021, while the White Sox offense provided just enough support to secure the win.

Why it matters

The Royals and White Sox are AL Central division rivals, so this early-season matchup carries extra importance as both teams look to gain ground in the standings. The Royals will try to even the series in the second game on Friday.

The details

Anthony Kay, a 27-year-old left-hander, was dominant on the mound for the White Sox, striking out four batters and walking two while limiting the Royals to just three hits. The White Sox scored single runs in the 4th and 6th innings to provide the winning margin.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Royals and White Sox will face off again on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Anthony Kay

A 27-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who earned the win with 5 2/3 innings of three-hit, shutout baseball.

Kris Bubic

The scheduled starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in the second game of the series on Friday.

Dustin May

The scheduled starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in their game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a close game, so I just tried to go out there and keep us in it. The offense came through when we needed it.”

— Anthony Kay, White Sox Pitcher

What’s next

The Royals and White Sox will face off again on Friday, with Kris Bubic taking the mound for Kansas City against an as-yet unnamed White Sox starter.

The takeaway

This low-scoring affair highlighted the strong pitching on both sides, with Anthony Kay's dominant outing proving to be the difference. The Royals will look to even the series on Friday as they continue their divisional matchup with the White Sox.