White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale was locked in a pitcher's duel with Royals starter James Shields Monday. Unfortunately, despite a strong outing, Sale was on the hook for the loss until Chicago rallied to tie the game 1-1 in the ninth inning.
Sale allowed one run on six hits and no walks in 7 1/3 innings, while striking out five. He threw 80 of 119 pitches for strikes. Sale lowered his ERA from 3.83 to 3.42.
Sale, who hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in four straight starts, is expected to be back on the hill Sunday against the Angels. Sale is 1-0 with a 1.23 ERA in three appearances (one start) against Los Angeles.