The Chicago White Sox clinched a playoff spot on Thursday.

They beat the Kansas City Royals 9-1.

They are the first team to reach the postseason after two 100-loss seasons.

The win gives them at least one of three AL wild-card spots.

Chicago can still win the AL Central.

The White Sox started the day one game behind the Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago has three games left at home.

They play the last-place Colorado Rockies.

The Guardians finish their series in Boston.

Then they play three games at Kansas City.

The White Sox win also eliminated Baltimore.

Kyle Teel homered and reached base five times.

Five White Sox players drove in runs.

David Sandlin (3-2) gave up one run on five hits over six innings.

He pitched against the team that drafted him four years ago.

Randy Dobnak (3-5) allowed six runs for Kansas City.

Four runs were earned.

He also made two errors.

He retired just four batters.

Salvador Perez homered for the Royals.

He reached 20 home runs in a season for the 10th time.

This is a club record.

The White Sox improved to 82-77.

This is the most wins for a club after three 100-loss years.

They have won four of their last five games.

This is their first playoff appearance since 2021.

A division title is still possible.