# White Sox Slip Behind in AL Central | Chicago White Sox News

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Podcast: [Chicago White Sox Today | 2 Minute News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-white-sox-today-2-minute-news-the-daily-news-now-7458111)
Published: 2026-09-17T10:09:05+00:00
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The White Sox took a brutal 6-3 loss to the Guardians, slipping into a half-game deficit for the AL Central lead with just weeks left in the season. Anthony Kay started strong, but Hagen Smith’s shaky sixth inning—two walks that turned into runs—and Sean Newcomb’s immediate three-run homer doomed them. Tommy Pham made a dramatic return, blasting a three-run shot to briefly steal the lead, but the offense stalled with runners in scoring position. Now trailing Cleveland by a half-game (with a tiebreaker advantage), they face a must-win series against the Tigers, where Framber Valdez is pitching less dominantly. The race is tight, and every game matters. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/takeaways-white-sox-lose-series-200451587.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d85e86733156259 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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