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Colson Montgomery's homer leads White Sox past Guardians 5-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Colson Montgomery's homer leads White Sox past Guardians 5-3

Summary

Colson Montgomery hit a three-run homer in the third inning, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The White Sox scored four runs in the inning, with Montgomery's homer providing the decisive blow. Munetaka Murakami and Randal Grichuk also contributed doubles, driving in additional runs. Despite the win, the game was delayed by rain for over two hours. Chicago's Hagen Smith earned his first major league victory by throwing two scoreless innings in relief. The White Sox extended their lead in the AL Central to 3.5 games over the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland has lost five of its last six games.

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By the Numbers

•Montgomery's homer was his 26th of the season.
•White Sox increase AL Central lead to 3.5 games over Tigers.
•Game delayed by rain for 2 hours, 23 minutes.
•Chicago's Hagen Smith earned his first MLB win.
•Steven Kwan extended his on-base streak to 25 games.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Colson Montgomery hits 3-run homer and White Sox top Guardians 5-3 to increase AL Central lead

What they're saying

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Colson Montgomery’s 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago’s four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday. Munetaka Murakami and Randal Grichuk each doubled in a run as the White Sox won their second straight, increasing their AL Central lead to 3 1/2 games over second-place Detroit. Cleveland and Minnesota fell four games back.
— Yahoo Sportsby MATT CARLSON

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