White Sox End 6-Game Skid with 4-3 Win Over Padres

Introduction to the Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer, Davis Martin pitched six effective innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Friday night to end a six-game skid.

Game Highlights

Martin (7-10) allowed three runs and six hits with a walk while striking out four. He left with the White Sox lead after scoring twice in the fourth to break a 2-all tie.

Rookie Grant Taylor, the last of three Chicago relievers, pitched the ninth for his fifth save.

Dylan Cease (8-12), who spent his first five seasons with the White Sox before being traded to San Diego, gave up four runs and four hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out six in his first start against his former club.

Turning Points in the Game

Vargas connected for his 15th home run in the first, but San Diego tied it after getting RBI singles from Luis Arreaz in the third and Ryan O’Hearn in the fourth.

The White Sox came back in the bottom of the fourth with consecutive run-scoring singles from Curtis Mead and Will Robertson to take the lead for good.

Impact on the Season

The Padres, closing in on a second consecutive postseason berth, have dropped two straight.

Key Moment

Mike Tauchman and Edgar Quero each got on after being hit by Cease in the fourth and both men came home thanks to Mead and Robertson to give the White Sox all the offense they’d need the rest of the night.

Key Stat

The AL-worst White Sox need to win five of their final eight games to avoid a club-record third straight 100-loss season.

Up Next

Padres RHP Yu Darvish (4-5, 5.63 ERA) faces White Sox RHP Yoendrys Gomez (3-2, 4.02) on Saturday night.

Conclusion

The White Sox’s win over the Padres marks a significant turn in their season, ending a six-game losing streak. With crucial performances from Miguel Vargas and Davis Martin, the team looks to build momentum in their remaining games. The challenge ahead is substantial, but the victory serves as a beacon of hope for avoiding a third consecutive 100-loss season.

FAQs

• Q: Who hit a two-run homer in the game?
  A: Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer.
• Q: How many innings did Davis Martin pitch?
  A: Davis Martin pitched six effective innings.
• Q: What is the current standing of the White Sox in terms of avoiding a 100-loss season?
  A: The White Sox need to win five of their final eight games to avoid a club-record third straight 100-loss season.
• Q: Who is scheduled to pitch for the Padres and White Sox in the next game?
  A: Padres RHP Yu Darvish is scheduled to face White Sox RHP Yoendrys Gomez on Saturday night.