White Sox drop extra-innings game to Reds, 5-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Chicago White Sox lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in 10 innings on August 11. The White Sox initially led 4-0, driven by three solo home runs, before their bullpen faltered, allowing the Reds to tie the game in the eighth. Despite a solid performance from starter Sean Burke, the South Siders could not maintain their advantage. The Reds scored the winning run in the 10th inning to secure the victory.
- •White Sox led 4-0 after homers from Doyle, Quero, and Vargas.
- •Sean Burke pitched seven innings, allowing one run.
- •Chicago's bullpen gave up four runs, leading to the loss.
- •Cincinnati scored the winning run in the 10th inning.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — No divine intervention on the South Side as White Sox lose, 5-4, in 10 innings
"A beautiful start from Sean Burke was ruined by blowing a four-run lead before losing to Cincy
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