White Sox recover early lead despite Castillo's struggles against Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Chicago White Sox took an early lead and eventually overcame the Minnesota Twins on August 28. Colson Montgomery drove in three runs in the first inning, helping the Sox to a 5-4 advantage after initially relinquishing a lead. Luis Castillo pitched poorly, allowing four earned runs over four innings, but the bullpen stepped up, highlighted by Grant Taylor's effective 2 ⅔ innings. The Sox bullpen managed to hold the Twins scoreless for the final seven innings. Chicago now holds a three-and-a-half game lead over Cleveland in the standings.
- •Colson Montgomery had 2 hits and 3 RBIs for the White Sox.
- •Luis Castillo allowed 4 earned runs in 4 innings pitched.
- •The White Sox bullpen shut out the Twins for the last 7 innings.
- •Chicago increases its lead over Cleveland to three and a half games.
- •Magic number for the White Sox now stands at 25.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Luis Castillo disappoints again, but the White Sox pen and bats don’t
"Chicago picked up a crucial game on Cleveland, in unexpected fashion
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