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CHICAGO -- Ian Kennedy wanted to talk about Chris Sales outing more than his own performance.What did he go, eight innings, 12 punchouts? Kennedy said. You know youre going up against one of the best pitchers in the American League. I just wanted to go out there and try to give our team a chance.Kennedy did a lot better than that, combining with three relievers on a two-hitter and helping the Kansas City Royals edge Sale and the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.The key for Kansas City was swinging early. Kendrys Morales homered on Sales first pitch of the second and Eric Hosmer did the same in the fourth.Honestly, I just try to get out of that box as quick as I can without getting embarrassed, Hosmer said.The Royals won their second straight to stay four games behind Baltimore for the final AL wild-card spot. They have to jump five teams over the final 20 games to reach the playoffs for the third straight year.We needed this, Hosmer said.Kennedy (11-9) walked four, but Adam Eatons leadoff single was the only hit off the right-hander in six innings. He improved to 5-0 in his last six starts.Peter Moylan and Kelvin Herrera each threw a perfect inning before Wade Davis worked around Eatons single and a walk in the ninth for his 24th save.Sale (15-8) struck out 12 in eight innings while becoming the first White Sox pitcher with four consecutive 200-strikeout seasons. It was his third game of 10 or more strikeouts this season and No. 34 for his career.Sale also went over 200 innings for the second straight season.I think more than anything, its the innings, Sale said. I was told very early on when I got here 200 innings was the benchmark for a starting pitcher.But Sale, who has gone at least eight innings in five straight starts, has just one win since starting for the AL in the All-Star Game. It has fueled speculation Sale could be traded in the offseason to help a rare rebuilding project for the struggling franchise.I dont worry about that stuff. Itll shake out on its own, Sale said. I wear this uniform with a lot of pride and I hope I can continue to do that.Kennedy, who struck out six, stymied Chicago despite occasional control issues amid his late-season turnaround.He walked the bases loaded in the third with two out before Melky Cabrera flied to right. Kennedy worked around another walk in the fifth when Tyler Saladino lined to the mound to start a double play.Davis got Jose Abreu to line to right and struck out Justin Morneau with two on to close the Royals fourth win in six games.Its hard to bunch offense against Chris Sale, Royals manager Ned Yost said. You have to hope you can get a pitch and not miss it. Thats what Mo did. Thats what Hos did and you just hope that your pitching matches.TRAINERS ROOMRoyals: Yost said OF Lorenzo Cain (sprained left wrist) will see a specialist and theyll decide in a week if hell be shut down for the season. Were just doing everything we can right now, Cain said. Hopefully, I can get back on the field. ... C Salvador Perez started a second straight game in his return from a wrist injury. Salvy is a different scenario, its just a bone contusion, Yost said.White Sox: Sale stayed in after taking a liner off his knee in the third. He recovered to throw out Paulo Orlando at first.MEMORIESThe 15-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit home for both managers. Chicagos Robin Ventura was playing for the Mets and Yost was with the Braves then. 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Nike Air Max 270 Discount . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season.Belle Vue captain Scott Nicholls has declared himself available for selection for the Great Britain squad this season.The seven-time British champion has been absent from the national side for the last three years but, after positive talks with manager Alun Rossiter and members of the sports top brass, he is now back in contention.Great Britain have been seeded directly into the 2016 World Cup final, which takes place on July 30 at Nicholls home track, the new National Speedway Stadium in Manchester. Nicholls said: Its no secret that in the past I was a little disillusioned with the way things were going, and my own personal issues were well documented at the time.Its not that I didnt want to ride for Great Britain, and I guess it was a slightly political stance, but I didnt agree with the way things were being done.I feel that having Buster (Chapman) in charge as BSPA chairman is a very constructive move. Hes a very strong character and also a stubborn person, but he will listen, and I truly believe hes got the interests of the sport at heart.Im also pleased to see Colin Pratt back more involved again on the management committee. Ive always got on very well with Colin and have a lot of respect for him, and its those things which have made the deecision easier.dddddddddddd Scott knows this isnt a guarantee of selection for the team. Ill be monitoring everyones form closely before making that decision. GB manager Alun Rossiter on Scott Nicholls For me its not just about trying to achieve a gold medal right now... its also about the future. Im pleased with what theyre trying to do and the people who they have on board, and I feel the future looks much more positive.Rossiter said: Whats happened in the past really doesnt interest me too much - my priority is to have the strongest possible squad to choose from for the World Cup final, which is a massive event for us.Clearly having Scott in the frame gives us another quality option, and there wont be anyone else with more experience of the new circuit by the time the meeting comes around.Scott knows this isnt a guarantee of selection for the team - were a long way away from the event, and Ill be monitoring everyones form closely before making that decision.But its definitely a boost for us and it will also keep all of the other boys on their toes with some good competition for places.Also See:Bet on Speedway with Sky Bet ' ' '