Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. (AP ... more 

Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) less