Introduction to the Game
DENVER — Rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery was a few feet shy of a home run for his first career hit, but he settled for an RBI triple off the tall right-field wall at Coors Field in the first inning Saturday against Rockies starter German Marquez.
The White Sox’ No. 5 Prospect
The White Sox’ No. 5 prospect went 3-for-5 in his second game as the Sox pounded the Rockies 10-3. Montgomery’s three-bagger knocked in Brooks Baldwin. It was a 106.7 mph rocket that sailed 387 feet and would’ve been a homer in 25 other ballparks, according to Baseball Savant.
Montgomery’s Performance
“Once I got the first one out of the way, I just was like, all right, now we’re just playing,” the 6-4 potential shortstop of the future said. He wasted no time in getting his second hit, a 94.2 mph single to right in the third inning. He grounded into a double play in the fifth, swatted another single in the seventh and flied out in the eighth.
The Sox’ Dominant Performance
The Sox poured it on with a season-high 15 hits against Colorado in the second matchup between the two worst teams in the majors. Second baseman Lenyn Sosa went 3-for-5 with a double, homer and four RBI, and outfielder Michael A. Taylor slammed a two-run homer halfway to the Rocky Mountains. His 464-foot blast was the Sox’ longest of the season.
Adrian Houser’s Performance
Adrian Houser pitches against the Rockies in the second inning at Coors Field on July 4, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
The Sox were looking for an innings-eating veteran and a possible trade chip when they signed right-handed starter Adrian Houser. They ended up with one of the American League’s most valuable commodities heading into the trade deadline — and maybe even an All-Star.
Houser’s Emergence as a Legitimate Candidate
Houser, 32, put the latest exclamation mark on his short but strong season with eight dominant innings Friday against a tepid Rockies offense, striking out six, yielding two unearned runs and lowering his ERA to 1.60. That’s the second-lowest mark in the AL since the Sox picked up Houser for $1.35 million on May 20, and he has pitched at least six innings in seven of his eight starts.
All-Star Selection
The lowly Sox didn’t come close to getting an All-Star starter despite a dark-horse fan effort to vote in Palatine native Mike Tauchman as a designated hitter. But they’ll have at least one player named Sunday night to the Midsummer Classic, and Houser has emerged as a legitimate candidate. All-Star pitchers and reserves are selected via player ballots and the commissioner’s office.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the White Sox had a dominant performance against the Rockies, with Colson Montgomery getting his first career hit and Adrian Houser emerging as a legitimate candidate for the All-Star game. The team’s performance has been improving, and they are looking forward to the trade deadline.
FAQs
Q: Who got his first career hit for the White Sox?
A: Colson Montgomery got his first career hit for the White Sox.
Q: Who emerged as a legitimate candidate for the All-Star game?
A: Adrian Houser emerged as a legitimate candidate for the All-Star game.
Q: What was the score of the game between the White Sox and the Rockies?
A: The White Sox won 10-3 against the Rockies.
