White Sox up 1–0; Kay opens ALDS Game 2 Monday

Pro SportsAP via FOX Sports · Oct 4, 2026

White Sox up 1–0; Kay opens ALDS Game 2 Monday

Bullpen plan stays: Anthony Kay opens, Sean Burke expected to go long vs. Cleveland’s Gavin Williams. First pitch ~4 p.m. CT.

Leading the ALDS 1–0 after Saturday’s 3–0 shutout, the White Sox will again use an opener in Game 2 Monday at Progressive Field, the AP reports. Manager Will Venable named left-hander Anthony Kay to start, with right-hander Sean Burke expected to cover most of the innings.

Cleveland counters with right-hander Gavin Williams (14–8, 3.76 ERA, 248 strikeouts). ESPN’s schedule lists first pitch around 4 p.m. CT; the series then shifts to Chicago.

Source: FOX Sports (AP) · ESPN game page

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