Reds defeat White Sox 9-8 in game's chaotic finish
Soxmachine.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds edged out the Chicago White Sox 9-8 in a tightly contested game on August 13, 2026. Davis Martin's surprising early exit marked a chaotic start, as the first pitch was rescheduled one hour ahead of time due to weather concerns. The game featured multiple lead changes, with both teams battling through a series of wild pitches and errors. The White Sox struggled with command on the mound, ultimately leading to their narrow defeat. Following this match, both teams will look to regroup for their upcoming series.
- •Reds score 9 runs, White Sox score 8 runs
- •Davis Martin exits the game unexpectedly before first pitch
- •Game time was moved up one hour due to weather
- •Multiple lead changes throughout the match
- •Next games may influence playoff implications for both teams
- 8:39 PMSoxmachine.com — Reds 9, White Sox 8: Wildness hurts twice over - soxmachine.com
"Davis Martin is truly innovating in the space of early exits, because he managed to depart this game 25 minutes before it was scheduled to start. Sure, that’s because first pitch was moved up an hour in order to create a window ahead of an unfavorable forecas…
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