Colson Montgomery makes MLB history with postseason homer for White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Colson Montgomery hit a home run in the Chicago White Sox's 6-3 victory against the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card round. His homer, which extended the White Sox's lead to 4-0, marked a significant moment as it came after a severe slump, where Montgomery went 4-for-65 with 36 strikeouts leading up to the postseason. This slump set the record for the worst by any player before hitting a postseason home run. Montgomery aims to maintain his performance in Game 2 to help secure a series win for the White Sox.
- •Montgomery's home run was pivotal in the White Sox's postseason victory.
- •He had an unusual pre-postseason slump with 36 strikeouts.
- •Montgomery's slump is the worst recorded before hitting a postseason homer.
- •The White Sox will look for another strong performance in Game 2 against the Astros.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — How White Sox's Colson Montgomery made MLB history with slump-breaking HR
"Colson Mongtomery's well-time slump-breaking HR made some MLB history.
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