Chicago starter Chris Sale took the mound for an opening day start against the Royals. Pitching at U.S. Cellular Field in front of the home crowd, Sale got his first opening day start off on the right track with 7 2/3 scoreless innings.

The White Sox ace didn't allow a run as he pitched into the eighth inning and Chicago was able to hold on for the 1-0 victory to start his year at 1-0. Sale struck out seven batters as he gave up seven hits and walked one batter. He threw 104 pitches in the outing and 72 went for strikes.

Sale is scheduled to make a second start during the first scoring period of the regular season and that is expected to come Sunday against Seattle, also at home.