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White Sox shut out 5-0 by Red Sox in home game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

White Sox shut out 5-0 by Red Sox in home game

Summary

The Chicago White Sox were defeated 5-0 by the Boston Red Sox at Rate Field on July 8. Starter Davis Martin struggled, allowing five runs over four innings, and their offense was unable to score against Boston's Jake Bennett, who pitched seven scoreless innings. Despite the loss, the White Sox remain in first place in the American League Central, holding a one-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians. This matchup marked the fourth time this season that the White Sox have been shut out, with the team being outscored 13-1 in the first two games of the series. The White Sox are looking to bounce back in the next game against the Red Sox.

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By the Numbers

•Chicago White Sox lost 5-0 to Boston Red Sox on July 8.
•Davis Martin allowed five runs in four innings.
•Jake Bennett pitched seven scoreless innings for the Red Sox.
•White Sox remain in first place in AL Central despite the loss.
•The team has been shut out four times this season.

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4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox blanked for the 4th time this season in a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox

What they're saying

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Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin has dominated at Rate Field this season. But he had a rough Wednesday in front of a home crowd of 23,973, allowing five runs over four innings in a 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Martin surrendered six hits, struck out two and walked two in the loss. The White Sox have dropped the first two games of the series as their club-record stretch of 10 straight ...
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