Chicago White Sox overcome Friday's struggles, defeating Guardians 6-3

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Chicago White Sox overcome Friday's struggles, defeating Guardians 6-3
Summary

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Saturday, moving three games ahead in the American League Central. The victory followed a previous loss where manager Will Venable made a critical error, leading to a slow start for the team. The Sox turned the game around with a five-run sixth inning, highlighted by home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Rhys Hoskins. Venable addressed his earlier misstep but expressed satisfaction with the team's effort in the win. The match was played in front of a sellout crowd at Guaranteed Rate Field, coinciding with Ozzie Guillén's number retirement ceremony.

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  • The White Sox moved three games ahead of the Guardians in the AL Central.
  • Venable’s mistake on Friday led to early struggles for the team.
  • Sox scored five runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory.
  • Rhys Hoskins and Munetaka Murakami hit crucial home runs during the rally.
  • The game coincided with Ozzie Guillén's number retirement ceremony.
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  • 3:38 AMYahoo SportsPaul Sullivan: White Sox shake off their freaky Friday with a 6-3 win over the Guardians
  • 2:54 AMYahoo SportsColumn: Chicago White Sox shake off their freaky Friday with a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians
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CHICAGO — Will Venable is the front-runner to be voted the American League Manager of the Year. His Chicago White Sox players credit him with creating a winning culture, and his bosses, general manager Chris Getz and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, believe the rebuild was fast-forwarded by his hiring in 2024. But Venable’s gaffe on Friday at Rate Field — forcing starter Noah Schultz out of the game ...

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Will Venable is the front-runner to be voted the American League Manager of the Year. His Chicago White Sox players credit him with creating a winning culture, and his bosses, general manager Chris Getz and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, believe the rebuild was fast-forwarded by his hiring in 2024. But Venable’s gaffe on Friday at Rate Field — forcing starter Noah Schultz out of the game in the ...

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