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Dueling with Sale brings out best in Kennedy
- Updated: September 11, 2016
CHICAGO — Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy knew going into Sunday’s game he and the Royals had little margin for error.
With the Royals going up against tough White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, Kennedy figured he had to be pretty much flawless.
And Kennedy was close to that, save for one shaky inning with his command. Kennedy gave up just one hit through six shutout innings in the Royals’ 2-0 win. The victory allowed the Royals to remain four games behind Baltimore for the American League’s second Wild Card.
Sale was terrific, too, going eight strong innings, giving up two solo home runs while striking out 12.
“[Chris] Sale was great,” Kennedy said. “He gave up two tough balls that got out. But man, he was good.
“What’d he go? Eight innings? Twelve punchouts? I would think he’d take that every time …
