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Chicago White Sox extend AL Central lead with win over Minnesota Twins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Chicago White Sox extend AL Central lead with win over Minnesota Twins

Summary

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on August 28 at Target Field, moving to a season-high eight games over.500 with a record of 71-63. The Sox established an early lead with a four-run first inning, highlighted by Colson Montgomery's three-run home run. Minnesota responded quickly, scoring three runs in the first and tying the game in the second. Grant Taylor earned the win by pitching 2 2/3 scoreless innings, helping the team clinch the victory. The win increased Chicago's lead in the AL Central to 3.5 games over the second-place Cleveland Guardians, who lost to the Kansas City Royals.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox score four runs in the first inning, three from Colson Montgomery's home run.
•Twins respond with three runs in the first, led by Brooks Lee's two-run homer.
•Grant Taylor pitched 2 2/3 innings of relief and struck out three.
•White Sox lead Cleveland Guardians by 3.5 games in the AL Central.
•White Sox improve to a season-high eight games over.500.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox pad AL Central lead and move season-high 8 games over .500 with 7-4 win over Minnesota Twins

What they're saying

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago White Sox led by two runs, but the Minnesota Twins were threatening with runners on the corners and one out in the sixth inning Friday at Target Field. The Sox called on Grant Taylor to replace fellow reliever Hagen Smith. Luke Keaschall hit a sharp grounder to first. Munetaka Murakami made the quick decision to step on the bag and then throw to the plate, where ...
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