Quality start, empty result: Cannon deals, but the offense doesn’t, as Sox fall 2-1 to Royals 

Miguel Vargas has looked like a different player since tweaking his swing a few weeks ago. | Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images

Chicago’s late push just isn’t enough

Despite a strong pitching performance from Jonathan Cannon, the White Sox's offense sputtered for most of the night before a late rally agonizingly fell short.

Cannon found himself in immediate trouble in the first inning. Two singles put runners on the corners with only one out, threatening an early Royals lead. But the righthander showed composure...