Introduction to the Game
The Chicago White Sox secured a significant 13-9 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. This victory was marked by a strong performance from Luis Robert Jr., who homered to spark a six-run fourth inning.
Game Highlights
Robert’s 13th homer of the season followed Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff single against Spencer Strider, putting the White Sox up 3-0. The team further solidified their lead with Mike Tauchman driving in two runs with a bases-loaded double and Lenyn Sosa’s two-out RBI single, making it 7-0. Additionally, Brooks Baldwin hit his eighth home run, a leadoff shot in the third, to give Chicago the initial lead. Sosa also hit his 17th homer, a three-run drive off Austin Cox in the sixth, for a 10-1 advantage. Notably, Kyle Teel and Benintendi both had four of Chicago’s 19 hits.
Player Performance
Yoendrys Gómez secured the win, allowing four runs in five innings in his second career start. Grant Taylor pitched a scoreless ninth to close out the game. On the other hand, Spencer Strider struggled, allowing seven runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings. This marks his third straight ineffective start, with 20 runs and seven homers given up in his last 11 2/3 innings.
Braves’ Effort
Despite the loss, Michael Harris II had a notable performance, going 4 for 4 with a two-run homer, his 15th, extending his hitting streak to 11 games. He currently leads the majors with 49 hits since the All-Star break. Jurickson Profar also hit his eighth and ninth homers, including a two-run shot off Mike Vasil in the sixth and a three-run shot off Owen White in the eighth.
Key Moment
A crucial moment in the game came when Jordan Leasure struck out Eli White with the bases loaded to end the eighth. This occurred after White batted in Harris’ spot, coming in as a pinch runner when Harris singled leading off the inning with the Braves trailing 13-5.
Key Stat
Braves reliever Daysbel Hernández saw the longest active streak without allowing a homer end at 54 2/3 innings when Teel hit his third leading off the seventh.
Up Next
The White Sox are set to start rookie RHP Shane Smith (3-7, 4.01 ERA) on Tuesday, opposing Braves RHP Bryce Elder (5-9, 5.89).
Conclusion
The White Sox’s victory over the Braves was a testament to their strong team performance, with significant contributions from Robert, Sosa, and others. Despite Strider’s struggles and the Braves’ efforts, including Harris’ hitting streak and Profar’s homers, the White Sox managed to secure a substantial win.
FAQs
- Q: Who homered to spark a six-run fourth inning for the White Sox?
A: Luis Robert Jr. - Q: How many hits did the White Sox have in total?
A: 19 hits. - Q: Who leads the majors with 49 hits since the All-Star break?
A: Michael Harris II. - Q: What is the record of White Sox rookie RHP Shane Smith going into his next start?
A: 3-7, 4.01 ERA.ATLANTA (AP) — The win marked a significant turnaround for the White Sox, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opponents’ struggles and secure crucial victories.
