Game Recap
The Chicago White Sox jumped all over Griffin Canning early to avoid a sweep and beat the Mets 9-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field.
May 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (23) bats during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-5 with a home run, triple, and four RBI, and the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game losing streak.
Performance Analysis
Mike Tauchman added a pair of doubles and two RBI for the Sox (18-38). The loss ends the Mets’ (34-22) four-game winning streak, though a concerning trend of poor pitching continues. The nine runs allowed marked a season-worst, with this being the third time in the last 10 games that they conceded seven or more runs. They had given up seven-plus runs just once in their first 46 games.
Key Players
Mark Vientos accounted for the bulk of the Mets’ offense with a three-run home run in the third inning. His side was limited to just five hits all afternoon, the final being Pete Alonso’s consolation RBI double in the bottom of the ninth. Canning lasted only three innings, his second straight outing in which he did not see the fourth inning. He allowed five runs (three earned) on four hits with four walks and three strikeouts.
Post-Game Comments
“Not very competitive out there,” Canning said. “I kind of just let the team down with how I set the tone… It just sucks.” The White Sox scored twice in the first and second innings to take immediate control of the series finale. Benintendi drove in a pair with a one-out RBI single, scoring Mike Tauchman, who walked, and Miguel Vargas, who doubled.
Errors and Mistakes
Brett Baty’s throwing error from third base and Jeff McNeil’s booted grounder at second put the White Sox’s two lead-off men on in the second. They came around to score on Tauchman’s double down the right-field line — both unearned on Canning’s ledger. “We have to be better,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “We made some mistakes that, especially at this level, if you give the other team some extra outs, it changes the whole game. We’ve got good defenders… A play that we don’t make, they made us pay for it.”
Conclusion
The Mets’ poor pitching and errors led to their downfall in the series finale. The team needs to work on their defense and pitching to avoid such losses in the future. The White Sox, on the other hand, will look to build on this win and improve their season.
FAQs
Q: Who was the star player for the White Sox in the game?
A: Andrew Benintendi was the star player for the White Sox, going 3-for-5 with a home run, triple, and four RBI.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 9-4 in favor of the White Sox.
Q: How many hits did the Mets have in the game?
A: The Mets had only five hits in the game.
Q: What is the current record of the Mets?
A: The Mets currently have a record of 34-22.
Q: Who hit a three-run home run for the Mets in the third inning?
A: Mark Vientos hit a three-run home run for the Mets in the third inning.
