White Sox rally late to secure 8-2 victory against Orioles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Chicago White Sox surged in the final innings to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on June 29 at Camden Yards. Colson Montgomery's pivotal run-scoring double in the eighth inning gave the Sox the lead after a competitive game. Strong pitching from Sean Burke, who struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings, combined with a late offensive burst, accounted for the decisive win. With this victory, Chicago reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central, after the Cleveland Guardians lost to the Texas Rangers. The Sox aim to continue their success in the series' next games.
- •White Sox score four runs in the ninth inning.
- •Sean Burke contributes with eight strikeouts on the mound.
- •Colson Montgomery's double sparks the eighth-inning rally.
- •Sox reclaim first place in AL Central after Guardians' loss.
- •Team records highlight a recent upswing in performance.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Late surge pushes Chicago White Sox to an 8-2 win in Baltimore — and back to sole AL Central lead
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Montgomery hits the go-ahead double and Gonzalez has 3 RBIs as the White Sox down the Orioles
"Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series. With the game tied at 2, Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch before Montgomery doubled him home. Randal Grichuk followed with a single to center field that scored Montgomery and gave the White Sox a 4-2 lead.
"BALTIMORE — Colson Montgomery took something away while watching Chicago White Sox teammate Miguel Vargas work an 11-pitch at-bat against reliever Grant Wolfram in the eighth inning of Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Wolfram eventually retired Vargas with a flyout to right field. But Montgomery followed with a run-scoring double, giving the Sox the lead. “Vargas having that ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:23 AMLate surge pushes Chicago White Sox to an 8-2 win in Baltimore — and back to sole AL Central lead
BALTIMORE — Colson Montgomery took something away while watching Chicago White Sox teammate Miguel Vargas work an 11-pitch at-bat against reliever Grant Wolfram in the eighth inning of Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Wolfram eventually retired Vargas with a flyout to right field. But Montgomery followed with a run-scoring double, giving the Sox the lead. “Vargas having that ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:49 AMMontgomery hits the go-ahead double and Gonzalez has 3 RBIs as the White Sox down the Orioles
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series. With the game tied at 2, Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch before Montgomery doubled him home. Randal Grichuk followed with a single to center field that scored Montgomery and gave the White Sox a 4-2 lead.
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