Game Recap
The Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late, securing the win for the White Sox.
CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
The Grand Slam
Montgomery’s 12th homer of the season came in the second inning and was a 412-foot shot to right-center off starter Mick Abel, one of the Twins top prospects who was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day. The slam increased Chicago’s lead to six runs. Earlier in the inning, Chase Meidroth drove in Andrew Benintendi on a single.
Twins’ Pitching Struggles
The 24-year-old Abel (2-3), acquired from Philadelphia in the Jhoan Duran trade at the deadline, lasted three innings, allowing all six of his runs in the second, with two strikeouts and two walks. Abel was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday after posting a 1.76 ERA while holding opponents to a .140 batting average over his last three starts in the minors.
Twins’ Offense
The Twins got solo homers from Cody Clemens, his 14th, Matt Wallner, his 17th, and Royce Lewis, his eighth. Thomas Hatch pitched four shutout innings in relief for Minnesota. Robert hit his 14th home run of the season in the eighth, a 427-foot shot to left-center off Tyler Alexander.
White Sox’ Pitching
Davis Martin (5-9) earned the win. He allowed five hits and two runs in five innings, with six strikeouts and a walk.
Key Moment
Montgomery’s first career slam punctuated a brutal Twins debut for Abel.
Key Stat
The six earned runs allowed by Abel are the most allowed in his six-game MLB career.
Up Next
The Twins have not announced a starter for Sunday. The White Sox are slated to send righty Yoendrys Gómez (3-1, 5.53 ERA) to the mound.
Conclusion
The White Sox’s win over the Twins marked a significant turnaround for the team, snapping a three-game losing streak. Montgomery’s grand slam and Robert’s home run were crucial in securing the victory. The Twins, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from the loss, with their starter for Sunday’s game yet to be announced.
FAQs
Q: Who hit the grand slam for the White Sox?
A: Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam.
Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the White Sox?
A: Davis Martin (5-9) earned the win.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The White Sox won 7-3.
Q: Who homered for the Twins?
A: Cody Clemens, Matt Wallner, and Royce Lewis each hit a solo home run.
Q: What is the ERA of Yoendrys Gómez, the scheduled starter for the White Sox on Sunday?
A: Yoendrys Gómez has a 5.53 ERA.
