White Sox overpower Rays in 6-1 victory at Tropicana Field
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in the first game of their series on August 1. The Sox took control early with home runs from Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi, building a lead that the Rays struggled to overcome. Munetaka Murakami added a two-run home run, extending the lead to five runs. The dominant performance marked a welcome resurgence in the White Sox's offense after a series of lackluster games. White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde allowed one run over five innings, earning the win. The teams continue their series tomorrow.
- •White Sox score six runs on home runs by Vargas, Benintendi, and Murakami.
- •Erick Fedde strikes out six, earning the win with five innings pitched.
- •Game played on August 1 at Tropicana Field in Tampa.
- •Rays attempt to rally but can only produce one run.
- •The matchup is part of an ongoing series between the teams.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Chisox bombs take sting out of the Rays in 6-1 rout
"White Sox get to Martinez quick and drown the Rays in game one.
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