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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox wasted a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity early in their game Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians.

Jason Kendall was hitting with his son, Kuyper, on Sunday afternoon when he learned of Oneil Cruz's left ankle injury, suffered in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at PNC Park.

Oneil Cruz had surgery on his fractured left ankle at Allegheny General Hospital late Sunday night, the Pirates announced on Monday afternoon. They also projected the 24-year-old shortstop's timeline to return at four months, meaning Cruz won't return until after the All-Star break and well into August.

The Pirates’ Oneil Cruz suffers a fractured ankle on a play that sparked a benches-clearing incident; Sox starter Kopech pitches six innings of one-run ball.

Things got heated in Pittsburgh following a tough play at the plate that left Oneil Cruz injured.

PITTSBURGH — Johan Oviedo was absolutely dominant for large chunks of Sunday’s series-deciding game against the Chicago White Sox, yet his performance isn’t the biggest talking point from this one. The same for the Pirates taking a second consecutive series during a better-than-anticipated start to the season.

That explains why benches cleared.

Moncada, Zavala homer, but Astros’ soft contact does in Giolito, Santos in 6-4 loss

White Sox notebook: Roster, Clevinger, Kopech, Colas, Gonzalez, Sox tie Cubs

White Sox notebook: Tim Anderson, rough start for Kopech, Savala homers, Vaughn set for minor league game

Despite fighting the effects of a sinus infection, Clevinger turned in a strong outing in his second-to-last start of spring training.