Chicago White Sox need Murakami and Montgomery to improve in playoff push
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Entering a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, the Chicago White Sox hold a 3.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery have contributed but must increase their consistency, as both struggled during a recent series against the New York Mets. With 31 games remaining in the season, manager Will Venable emphasized the importance of improving swing decisions and contact. The Sox are currently positioned to potentially avoid stronger AL East teams in the postseason.
- •White Sox lead Guardians by 3.5 games in AL Central.
- •Murakami and Montgomery hit a combined 2-for-29 vs. Mets.
- •Sox aim to strengthen playoff chances with 31 games left.
- •Venable emphasizes need for better swing decisions.
- •Next series is against Texas Rangers starting Monday.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: White Sox need Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery to step up in stretch run
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Column: Chicago White Sox need Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery to step up in stretch run
"The Chicago White Sox wouldn’t be where they are without Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery. But to get to where they want to go, they’re going to need a lot more consistency from those two sluggers down the stretch. The Sox entered a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Monday with a 3 1/2 game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central, and remained in the ...
"CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox wouldn’t be where they are without Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery. But to get to where they want to go, they’re going to need a lot more consistency from those two sluggers down the stretch. Entering Monday’s three-game series with the Texas Rangers — the Sox lost the first game, 11-2 — they had a 3 1/2 game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:46 AMPaul Sullivan: White Sox need Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery to step up in stretch run
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox wouldn’t be where they are without Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery. But to get to where they want to go, they’re going to need a lot more consistency from those two sluggers down the stretch. Entering Monday’s three-game series with the Texas Rangers — the Sox lost the first game, 11-2 — they had a 3 1/2 game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:07 AMColumn: Chicago White Sox need Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery to step up in stretch run
The Chicago White Sox wouldn’t be where they are without Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery. But to get to where they want to go, they’re going to need a lot more consistency from those two sluggers down the stretch. The Sox entered a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Monday with a 3 1/2 game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central, and remained in the ...
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