After a walk-off win yesterday in extra innings, the Sox came out today even hotter, as they took the series over the Boston Red Sox.
Tanner Banks got the start for the Sox but didn’t last on the mound very long. After issuing back-to-back walks and allowing Adam Duvall to double, the Red Sox took the lead early in the third inning. Banks was yanked after throwing 63 pitches in just two innings. Jesse Scholtens took over for Banks, throwing four innings with no runs allowed and just two hits.
The bats finally came alive in the fourth inning, after Andrew Benintendi singled and Luis Robert Jr. went ahead to put the Sox on the board when he launched a two-run home run to center field to take back the lead.
The runs continued from there when Benintendi doubled, sending home Gavin Sheets in the fifth inning. Then, Luis Robert Jr. continued his immaculate afternoon after he sent his second home run of the day to left field in the sixth inning, making that his 21st homer of the season.
Aaron Bummer and Keynan Middleton went on to retire the Red Sox in order in the final two innings.
With the win, the Sox move to a 33-45 record.
W: Jesse Scholtens (1-2) | L: Kutter Crawford (2-4) | SV: Kenyan Middleton
Statcast Breakdown
Box Score
Offensive Recap:
Pitching Recap:
White Sox Scoring Recap:
- Bottom of the 4th: Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run home run. 2-1 White Sox.
- Bottom of the 5th: Andrew Benintendi doubled to right field. Gavin Sheets scored. 3-1 White Sox.
- Bottom of the 6th: Luis Robert Jr. hit a solo home run. 4-1 White Sox.
Notable Performances
Luis Robert Jr.: 3-for-4, HR (2), 3 RBI
With his two home runs today, Luis Robert Jr. recorded his 21st homer of the season, making him the first player in the league to reach 20+ home runs and 20+ doubles on the season.
Andrew Benintendi: 2-for-4, R, RBI
Benintendi had a great day at the plate and was speedy on the base paths, as his line-drive two-out RBI double to right field advanced him to third after an overthrow from the Red Sox.
Jesse Scholtens: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
After coming in for relief of Tanner Banks, Jesse Scholtens threw four innings with no runs, allowing just two hits.
Next Matchup
The White Sox will head out west for seven games with series against the Angels and the Athletics. With Dylan Cease on the bump, the first game against the Angels will commence tomorrow at 8:38 CST on NBC Sports Chicago.
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