Royals Blank White Sox, Extend Chicago's Scoreless Streak

Erick Fedde takes loss as Kansas City's Michael Wacha dominates on the mound

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:54am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with players and the ball represented as sharp, overlapping shapes in the colors of the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox uniforms.A cubist interpretation of the Royals' shutout victory over the White Sox, capturing the game's intensity and the teams' contrasting fortunes.Kansas City Today

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on April 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, extending Chicago's scoreless streak to 20 innings. Royals pitcher Michael Wacha struck out seven and allowed four hits over eight innings to earn the win, while White Sox starter Erick Fedde took the loss, falling to 0-3 on the season.

Why it matters

The White Sox's offensive struggles have now spanned multiple games, raising concerns about their ability to generate runs and put pressure on opposing pitchers. Meanwhile, the Royals' victory showcases their strong pitching and defensive play, which could be a sign of a turnaround season for the team.

The details

The Royals' scoring was anchored by Maikel Garcia, who provided the initial lead with a first-inning solo home run. Kansas City added a second run in the eighth inning when Garcia doubled and subsequently scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Vinnie Pasquantino. Chicago struggled offensively throughout the contest, failing to score for the second consecutive game. The White Sox had limited opportunities to break the scoreless streak, with their best chance coming in the first inning when Andrew Benintendi doubled with two outs, but the threat ended when Colson Montgomery flew out.

  • The game was played on April 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • The White Sox's scoreless streak extended to 20 innings.
  • Erick Fedde is slated to make his next start next week in a road game against the Athletics.

The players

Michael Wacha

The Royals pitcher who struck out seven and allowed four hits over eight innings to earn the win, improving his record to 2-0.

Erick Fedde

The White Sox starting pitcher who took the loss, falling to a 0-3 record for the season. Fedde pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four.

Maikel Garcia

The Royals player who provided the initial lead with a first-inning solo home run and later doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.

Vinnie Pasquantino

The Royals player who hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to score Maikel Garcia and extend the team's lead to 2-0.

Andrew Benintendi

The White Sox player who doubled with two outs in the first inning, but the threat ended when Colson Montgomery flew out.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to break out of this offensive slump and start generating runs. Our pitching has kept us in games, but we need to provide more support.”

— Erick Fedde, White Sox Pitcher

What’s next

The series finale between the two teams is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. The Kansas City Royals have named left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron, who holds a 1-0 record and a 1.69 ERA, to take the mound. The Chicago White Sox had not named a starting pitcher for the game as of the April 11 report.

The takeaway

The White Sox's offensive struggles have become a concerning trend, as they have now been held scoreless for 20 consecutive innings. Meanwhile, the Royals' strong pitching performance and timely hitting suggest they may be turning a corner and emerging as a more competitive team in the division.