White Sox snap skid with victory over Guardians in Chicago
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak. Munetaka Murakami homered and both Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth drove in two runs during a pivotal five-run sixth inning. Chicago increased its lead in the AL Central to three games over Cleveland and Minnesota. The White Sox's relief pitching, particularly Grant Taylor, secured the win after Anthony Kay’s solid six-inning start. The teams face off again on Sunday, with Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo set to pitch against White Sox RHP Davis Martin.
- •Murakami hit his 26th home run of the season.
- •Peters and Meidroth contributed two RBIs each during the sixth inning.
- •Kay allowed two runs over six innings, marking his second solid start.
- •Chicago's win increases its first-place lead in the AL Central.
- •The White Sox honored Ozzie Guillén before the game.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Weak Offense and Bullpen Struggles
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. White Sox. Cleveland bullpen struggles in loss to Chicago
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Murakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skid
"Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid. Braden Montgomery singled in a run in the eighth as Chicago (60-56) increased its first-place lead in the AL Central to three games over Cleveland and Minnesota. Rhys Hoskins had two hits, including a two-run homer.
"Munetaka Murakami homered, Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 8.
"Cleveland Guardians 3 - Chicago White Sox 5
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:36 PMWeak Offense and Bullpen Struggles
Cleveland Guardians 3 - Chicago White Sox 5
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:25 AMGuardians score vs. White Sox. Cleveland bullpen struggles in loss to Chicago
Munetaka Murakami homered, Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 8.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:44 AMMurakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skid
Munetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid. Braden Montgomery singled in a run in the eighth as Chicago (60-56) increased its first-place lead in the AL Central to three games over Cleveland and Minnesota. Rhys Hoskins had two hits, including a two-run homer.
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