Miguel Vargas hits home run as White Sox edge Guardians, 2-1
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Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Miguel Vargas hit a home run in the sixth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on June 23, 2026. Sean Burke pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out six batters. The win placed the White Sox in sole possession of first place in the AL Central Division. The Guardians' Parker Messick performed well, striking out 10 batters and allowing only three hits. The White Sox also excelled in relief, with Sean Newcomb throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings for his second save. The teams will conclude their three-game series on June 24, with Tanner Bibee starting for the Guardians against Erick Fedde of the White Sox.
- •Miguel Vargas hit his 17th home run of the season.
- •Sean Burke improved to 5-4 with a strong pitching performance.
- •White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Central.
- •Guardians' Kahlil Watson recorded his first career home run.
- •Series finale set for June 24 with Tanner Bibee and Erick Fedde starting.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox sit alone atop the AL Central standings after 2-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. White Sox. Miguel Vargas home run beats Cleveland
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Miguel Vargas hot a home run to lift Chicago White Sox over Cleveland Guardians, 2-1
"Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning, Sean Burke struck out six in 6 1/3 innings, and the Chicago White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Central on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Burke (5-4) allowed one run on six hits and one walk to outduel Guardians starter Parker Messick. Sean Newcomb threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief for his second save.
"Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk doubled and scored on a single by shortstop Colson Montgomery in the second inning of Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas led off the sixth inning with a home run. Those were the only three hits in the game for the Sox. And it was just enough to defeat the Guardians 2-1 in front of 28,883 at Rate ...
"The Chicago White Sox are on on the verge of sweeping the Cleveland Guardians in a showdown of the AL Central Division's top two teams this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:31 AMChicago White Sox sit alone atop the AL Central standings after 2-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk doubled and scored on a single by shortstop Colson Montgomery in the second inning of Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas led off the sixth inning with a home run. Those were the only three hits in the game for the Sox. And it was just enough to defeat the Guardians 2-1 in front of 28,883 at Rate ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:32 AMGuardians score vs. White Sox. Miguel Vargas home run beats Cleveland
The Chicago White Sox are on on the verge of sweeping the Cleveland Guardians in a showdown of the AL Central Division's top two teams this season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:02 AMMiguel Vargas hot a home run to lift Chicago White Sox over Cleveland Guardians, 2-1
Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning, Sean Burke struck out six in 6 1/3 innings, and the Chicago White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Central on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Burke (5-4) allowed one run on six hits and one walk to outduel Guardians starter Parker Messick. Sean Newcomb threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief for his second save.
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