Athletics Beat White Sox 12-3
Game Summary
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom hit a pair of three-run home runs, his major league-leading seventh and eighth homers of the season, and the Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Tuesday night.
Early Game Action
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
Andrew Vaughn, just 6 for 53 to begin the season, answered with a three-run shot off Jeffrey Springs (3-1) in the bottom half to tie it.
Athletics Take the Lead
The Athletics took the lead for good in the second on an RBI double by Gio Urshela. Shea Langeliers, who had three hits, added a solo homer in the third for a 5-3 lead.
Max Muncy hit a two-out double before Soderstrom’s long ball capped a four-run sixth for a 9-3 lead.
Langeliers added an RBI double in a three-run ninth.
Pitching Performance
Burke threw six shutout innings in his first start on March 27, but he’s allowed nine runs in three starts since.
Springs went five innings, yielding three runs on three hits and three walks. Mitch Spence pitched three shutout innings to earn his first career save.
Key Moments and Statistics
Key Moment
The Athletics broke the game open with a four-run sixth. Lawrence Butler had an RBI single before Soderstrom went deep with two outs. The six RBIs are a career high and give him 17 this season. Soderstrom is the fifth player with three multi-home run games in his team’s first 17 games of a season, joining: Teoscar Hernández in 2020; Carlos Delgado in 2001; Reggie Jackson in 1974; and Ken Keltner in 1948.
Key Stat
The Athletics scored their most runs this season after being shut out for the first time in an 8-0 loss to the Mets on Sunday to end a homestand.
Up Next
Osvaldo Bido (1-1, 3.60 ERA) starts for the Athletics on Wednesday. The White Sox will send out Jonathan Cannon (0-2, 5.79).
Conclusion
The Athletics’ victory over the White Sox was largely due to Tyler Soderstrom’s impressive performance, hitting two three-run home runs. This win marks a significant turnaround for the Athletics after being shut out in their previous game. The team’s ability to score a season-high number of runs demonstrates their resilience and capacity to bounce back from tough losses.
FAQs
Q: Who hit a pair of three-run home runs in the game?
A: Tyler Soderstrom hit a pair of three-run home runs.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Athletics beat the White Sox 12-3.
Q: Who will start for the Athletics in the next game?
A: Osvaldo Bido (1-1, 3.60 ERA) will start for the Athletics on Wednesday.
