Jake Rogers hits a two-run homer in White Sox win over Mets
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory against the New York Mets on August 21. With two outs and Colson Montgomery on base, Rogers connected on a 98.1 mph fastball, his first homer since being acquired from Boston last week. The Mets initially jumped to a 4-0 lead, supported by a Bo Bichette solo homer and a two-run double from Brett Baty. Chicago rallied with three consecutive home runs from Miguel Vargas, Randal Grichuk, and Montgomery in the sixth. Grant Taylor secured the win for the White Sox. The Mets' Sean Manaea pitched well until faltering in the sixth inning.
- •Jake Rogers hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •Chicago rallied after trailing 4-0 in the game.
- •Three consecutive home runs by Vargas, Grichuk, and Montgomery tied the game.
- •Grant Taylor earned the win for Chicago.
- •Sean Manaea pitched well for the Mets until the sixth inning.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Rogers’ walk-off home run lifts White Sox over Mets, 6-4
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Rogers hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox rally past the Mets 6-4
"Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night. Colson Montgomery opened the ninth with a walk, and pinch-runner Braden Montgomery advanced on Brenton Doyle's sacrifice bunt. One batter later, Rogers drove a 98.1 mph fastball deep to center for his first homer since he was claimed off waivers from Boston last week.
"Sean Manaea didn’t have a very happy homecoming Friday night. A Chicago White Sox fan growing up in nearby Indiana, the lefty was cruising along in the series opener until the bottom of the sixth when he gave up three consecutive homers to blow a four-run lead. The Mets were walked off in the bottom of the ninth when Jake Rogers hit a two-run home run over off left-hander Jefry Yan — a low ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:11 AMJake Rogers’ walk-off home run lifts White Sox over Mets, 6-4
Sean Manaea didn’t have a very happy homecoming Friday night. A Chicago White Sox fan growing up in nearby Indiana, the lefty was cruising along in the series opener until the bottom of the sixth when he gave up three consecutive homers to blow a four-run lead. The Mets were walked off in the bottom of the ninth when Jake Rogers hit a two-run home run over off left-hander Jefry Yan — a low ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:43 AMJake Rogers hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox rally past the Mets 6-4
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night. Colson Montgomery opened the ninth with a walk, and pinch-runner Braden Montgomery advanced on Brenton Doyle's sacrifice bunt. One batter later, Rogers drove a 98.1 mph fastball deep to center for his first homer since he was claimed off waivers from Boston last week.
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