White Sox Suffer Series-Opening Loss to Mariners
Introduction to the Game
SEATTLE — Luis Robert Jr. hit the 100th home run of his career and Colson Montgomery continued his early career heater with another solo blast, but the offense came too late in the White Sox’ 8-3 series-opening loss Tuesday to the high-powered Mariners.
Early Game Highlights
First baseman Lenyn Sosa got the Sox on the board in the first inning of the series opener with a 392-foot home run over the left-field wall, but Seattle knotted it up the next inning with a homer from Seattle right fielder Dominic Canzone.
Seattle’s Offensive Surge
Seattle continued to pounce on Sox starter Davis Martin as their trade-deadline trophy Eugenio Suarez swatted a two-run homer in the fourth. Martin couldn’t escape Seattle’s three-run sixth inning, ending his night with five innings of six-run ball with two walks and five strikeouts.
Mariners’ Dominance Continues
Seattle added two more on a homer from off newly claimed Sox reliever Bryan Hudson, while Mariners’ starter Bryan Woo dominated the Sox with nine strikeouts over seven innings.
Late-Game Heroics
Robert’s career milestone came in the ninth off Mariners’ reliever Jackson Kowar, who also surrendered a solo shot to Montgomery for the eighth home run of his rookie campaign, all of which have come in the last twelve games.
Player Reactions
Robert, who just a week ago seemed likely to be shipped away from the Sox at the trade deadline, said he wished he’d been able to hit the 100-homer mark earlier in a six-year career that has been tripped up by injuries.
“It wasn’t as fast as it could have been,” Robert said through a translator. “But it’s always special to have that mark.”
Team Performance
The Sox are now 10-6 since the All-Star break, with Tuesday’s blowout following a loss to the Angels on Sunday that saw them cough up a 5-0 lead.
Martin said this year’s new-look Sox aren’t losing their momentum.
“Even in losses, you’re going to learn things,” he said of coming up short against the wild card-contending M’s. “I just don’t think there’s a complacency anymore. We think we can come in here and win a series.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, the White Sox suffered a series-opening loss to the Mariners, despite notable performances from Luis Robert Jr. and Colson Montgomery. The team’s inability to contain Seattle’s offense led to their downfall, but they remain optimistic about their chances to win the series.
FAQs
Q: Who hit the 100th home run of his career in the game?
A: Luis Robert Jr. hit the 100th home run of his career.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 8-3 in favor of the Mariners.
Q: How many home runs has Colson Montgomery hit in his rookie campaign?
A: Colson Montgomery has hit 8 home runs in his rookie campaign, all of which have come in the last twelve games.
