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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kevan Smith is on the board, but the Chicago White Sox came away empty in most of their scoring opportunities on Saturday night.Smith singled to lead off the fifth for his first major league hit in his 10th at-bat, but the White Sox lost 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals, who snapped a five-game losing streak.A little weight lifted off the shoulders, thats for sure, Smith said. Got into a good count, 3-0, and then I was sitting heater and he gave it to me. So, I just try to stay through the middle and it worked out like I planned, so, its certainly a good feeling.Smith, who was starting his third game and his second behind the plate since a Sept. 1 call-up, said he received a bunch of messages on his phone, congratulating him.Its almost like youre on a cloud, Smith said when his hit cleared the infield. I mean, its kind of surreal because you know there was no chance on that ball, not like that ball in Minnesota where (Brian) Dozier just laid out for it and made that crazy play. But, this time it was a for sure thing, so it was a nice easy jog to first.The White Sox went 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight runners.We had opportunities, White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. We hit the ball pretty good, got some guys on base, just couldnt cash them in.Melky Cabrera drove in a run in the first with a one-out single, but the White Sox stranded two runners.Avisail Garcias double, which struck the third base bag, scored Jose Abreu in the eighth for the final White Sox run. The White Sox had Cabrera at third and Garcia at second, but Joakim Soria retired pinch-hitter J.B. Shuck on a ground ball to end the inning.Jason Vargas, who was making his first start in 423 days after having Tommy John surgery on August 5, 2015, retired eight of the last nine White Sox batters he faced.Vargas was pulled after 52 pitches and three innings. Dillon Gee (7-8) replaced Vargas and held the White Sox to one run and five hits over 4 1/3 innings.Jarrod Dyson, who is 10 for 15 off White Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez (4-7), singled to lead off the first, advanced to second on Whit Merrifields bunt single, stole second and scored on Kendrys Morales sacrifice fly.Its a game of inches, Gonzalez said. I made some good pitches. Really, the fifth inning was the one that got me. I got a little tired. I had to work there a bit more and nothing you can do.Dyson, who extended his hitting streak to 10 games, also singled in the Royals two-run fifth. Hunter Dozier, who was making his second major league start, and Eric Hosmer delivered run-producing singles in the inning, which Alcides Escobar opened with a triple.Wade Davis struck out all three batters in faced for his 25th save in 28 chances.MILESTONE REACHEDNed Yost picked up his 1,000th career victory as a manager. He is the 62nd manager in big league history to reach that total. Youre 62 years old. I dont want to go home and drop dead of a heart attack at 999, Yost said and laughed. Id like to at least try to get to a thousand and then I can go any time after that.WANG OUTThe Royals designated RHP Chien-Ming Wang, who went 6-0 with a 4.22 ERA in 32 bullpen outings, for assignment. Wang won 19 games in back-to-back seasons, 2006-07 with the Yankees, before injuries derailed his career.TRAINERS ROOMWhite Sox: DH Justin Morneau has not played since Monday, when he hurt his neck swinging against the Indians. Old man neck, Morneau said. I just have to be patient with it. Morneau said if his neck keeps improving he would take some swings Sunday and maybe available Monday would be great. ... IF Tyler Saladino did not play after injuring his left calf Friday. Just a little tweak, so hes getting treatment, Ventura said.UP NEXTWhite Sox: LHP Jose Quintana is 0-2 with a 3.32 ERA in three starts against the Royals this season.Royals: LHP Danny Duffy is 0-1 with three no-decisions since an Aug. 21 victory over Minnesota.Corey Seager Jersey . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Rich Hill Jersey . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. https://www.cheapdodgersonline.com/1985h-matt-beaty-jersey-dodgers.html . No. 13-seeded John Isner and No. 21 Philipp Kohlschreiber were among six players who dropped out of the tournament on Tuesday, joining No. 12 seed Tommy Haas and two other players who withdrew on Monday. Gavin Lux Dodgers Jersey . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Justin Turner Jersey . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday.It was another busy afternoon of Spring Racing across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Catch up with all the key winners, disappointments and market movers in our UBET wrap.EAGLE FARMBest Backed: Spruik horse Mr. Wind was hammered from $3.00 into $2.10. He captured two thirds of the money held on Race 6, but missed the kick and the cash went amiss.Hard Lay: Punters failed to warm to Brazen Moss, who was $3.00 out to $4.00 in Race 7.Bookie Basher: $8.00 winner Mr. Jestset was well found in the last and tough beat for the UBET fixed odds team. It was a good day overall though for the Brisbane bag men.Early Bird Special: After opening at $7.00, Nicconi Leggera was crunched into $3.30 and won.Flop: Mr. Wind. See above.CAULFIELDBest Backed: Despite his Makybe Diva Stakes defeat, Black Heart Bart was backed like a good thing all week from $2.80 into $2.25. He won the Underwood like a good thing too. Hard Lay: Underwood Stakes second elect Lucia Valentina was a hard sell for the fixed odds team, drifting from $3.80 to $5.50.Bookie Basher: $3.30 pop Royal Rapture drove another dagger into bookies hearts in Race 3. Punters cleaned out the UBET coffers when the Weir-runner waltzed in.Early Bird Special: Bon Arum went up $7.00 for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and was quicklyy picked off, jumping $4.dddddddddddd40.Flop: Punters pinned their hopes on Pay Up Bro, $3.00 into $2.60, in Race 3, but he let them down with a midfield finish. Race 5 top elect Whispering Brook gets an honourable mention; $5.00 into $2.05 and the West Australian was first horse beaten.ROSEHILLBest Backed: $3.30 into $2.90, First Seal was a huge go in the Golden Pendant, holding 55% of all money wagered on the race.Hard Lay: Race 1 favourite Antonio Giuseppe was $2.50 mid-morning before drifting to $3.40 at the jump. The longer punters waited, the more they won.Bookie Basher: Extensible, at $3.30, got more than a few out of jail in the last, which was, naturally enough, one of the biggest betting races.Early Bird Special: Moral Victory landed some big bets in Race 8, having been backed into $5.00 from $8.50.Flop: Swear, $5.50 into $3.30, jumped on top, but had absolutely no luck in the run and finished out of the frame.FUTURES MOVERSCox Plate: Black Heart Bart $21 into $14.Thousand Guineas: Legless Veuve $35 into $13.Caulfield Guineas: Impending $7.00 into $4.50 and Sacred Elixir $5.50 into $5.00.Melbourne Cup: Almandin $81 into $35. ' ' '