White Sox defeat Guardians in Cleveland, tie for first in AL Central
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The White Sox secured a 3-1 victory over the Guardians in Cleveland on July 5. Sean Burke delivered a strong six-inning performance, recording a career-high 11 strikeouts, while Colson Montgomery contributed two RBIs. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak at Progressive Field and lifted the White Sox back into a tie for first place in the AL Central. The White Sox now look to build on this momentum in their next matchup against the Guardians.
- •Sean Burke allowed 1 run in 6 innings, striking out 11.
- •Colson Montgomery drove in two runs, including a solo home run.
- •White Sox snapped a nine-game losing streak at Progressive Field.
- •The win ties the White Sox and Guardians for first place in the AL Central.
- •Grant Taylor earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox pick up a big win in Cleveland to get back to a tie for first
"Sean Burke pitched a gem, Colson Montgomery drove in two in 3-1 victory
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