White Sox secure victory over Rays with 9 runs in St. Petersburg

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on August 2, 2026. The White Sox took an early lead, scoring twice in the first inning due to a fielding error and a double steal. A solo home run from Andrew Benintendi in the fourth inning and a series of late-game homers solidified their advantage. The Rays struggled offensively, managing only a single run late in the game despite tallying eleven hits. Their performance raised concerns about their ability to generate runs as they have scored only three runs across their last three games.

• 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — In search of an offense: Rays 1 White Sox 9