Sam Antonacci's walk-off single leads White Sox past Guardians 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Sam Antonacci hit a walk-off two-run single in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on June 22. The win marked Chicago's sixth walk-off this season and tied them with the Guardians for first place in the AL Central. Cleveland had erased a 3-0 deficit by scoring three runs in the seventh inning, but the White Sox responded in the bottom half of the ninth. Sam Antonacci and Braden Montgomery were key contributors, while Cade Smith suffered his first blown save since April 14. Both teams will continue their series on Tuesday.
- •White Sox rallied for a two-run ninth after trailing 5-4.
- •Guardians scored three runs in the seventh to tie the game.
- •Chicago had a 3-0 lead before Cleveland's comeback.
- •Gavin Williams struck out eight over five innings for Cleveland.
- •Next game features Guardians' Parker Messick against White Sox's Sean Burke.
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Photos: Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland Guardians 5
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. White Sox. Chicago rallies to beat Cade Smith, Cleveland
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Antonacci's walk-off two-run single in ninth lifts White Sox over Guardians 6-5
"Sam Antonacci had a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning after Cleveland scored twice in the top half to take the lead and the Chicago White Sox beat the Guardians 6-5 on Monday night. Rookie Braden Montgomery drew a one-out walk off Cade Smith (2-1) to start the White Sox rally and Tristan Peters followed with a double. Smith struck out pinch hitter Jacob Gonzalez before Antonacci delivered Chicago's sixth walk-off win of the season, tied for most in the majors.
"Photos of the Chicago White Sox’s 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Monday, June 22, 2026. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
"Sam Antonacci hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a win over the Cleveland Guardians on June 22.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 4:04 AMPhotos: Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland Guardians 5
Photos of the Chicago White Sox’s 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Monday, June 22, 2026. ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Visit chicagotribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:44 AMGuardians score vs. White Sox. Chicago rallies to beat Cade Smith, Cleveland
Sam Antonacci hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a win over the Cleveland Guardians on June 22.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:41 AMSam Antonacci's walk-off two-run single in ninth lifts White Sox over Guardians 6-5
Sam Antonacci had a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning after Cleveland scored twice in the top half to take the lead and the Chicago White Sox beat the Guardians 6-5 on Monday night. Rookie Braden Montgomery drew a one-out walk off Cade Smith (2-1) to start the White Sox rally and Tristan Peters followed with a double. Smith struck out pinch hitter Jacob Gonzalez before Antonacci delivered Chicago's sixth walk-off win of the season, tied for most in the majors.
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