The Chicago White Sox misplaced a possibility to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and an opportunity to maneuver into first place within the Central Division with a 5-4 loss on the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
The AL Central Division-leading Cleveland Guardians misplaced 1-0 on the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, giving the White Sox the chance to tie for the lead.
A win by the White Sox coupled with the Texas Rangers‘ 7-2 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday would have clinched the AL wild card for Chicago. The White Sox will now have a possibility to clinch the third AL wild card on Thursday afternoon with a win at Kansas Metropolis.
Kansas Metropolis hosts the White Sox within the final of their three-game collection on Thursday at 2:10 p.m. EST. Cleveland concludes its three-game collection at Boston at 5:45 p.m. EST. If the White Sox lose on Thursday, a loss by the Rangers to the Mets (first pitch at 2:35 p.m. EST) would clinch the wildcard for the White Sox.
The White Sox rallied from 4-0 after one inning to tie the sport with their very own four-run third. The White Sox had a possibility to attain extra runs within the third with runners on second and third and one out. Andrew Benintendi grounded to first, and Miguel Vargas was out at house in a rundown. Tristan Peters was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
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