Burke dethrones King in 4-0 Sox victory

May 3, 2026 - 07:43

The Chicago White Sox kept their hot streak alive with a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, extending their winning run to five games. Pitcher Burke delivered a commanding performance on the mound, outdueling Royals starter King in a game that never felt close after the early innings.

Chicago broke through in the second frame, stringing together a pair of hits and taking advantage of a defensive miscue to plate two runs. The Sox added another in the fourth on a sacrifice fly, then padded the lead with a solo home run in the seventh. Burke, meanwhile, was in control from the first pitch. He scattered five hits over seven innings, striking out six and walking just one. The Royals never mounted a serious threat, grounding into two double plays and leaving only three runners in scoring position all night.

The win pushes Chicago above .500 for the first time this month. The bullpen held firm behind Burke, with two relievers combining for two scoreless innings to close it out. The White Sox will look to keep the streak going tomorrow in the series finale.