White Sox's Colson Montgomery homers, Hagen Smith debuts in 5-3 win

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White Sox's Colson Montgomery homers, Hagen Smith debuts in 5-3 win
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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 10. Following a rain delay, Hagen Smith made his MLB debut, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Colson Montgomery hit a tiebreaking three-run homer during a four-run third inning, allowing the Sox to secure the victory and maintain a 3.5-game lead in the American League Central. The win improved the White Sox's record to 61-56 and surpassed last season's total of 60 victories. The Guardians are now 58-61 and four games back in the division.

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  • Colson Montgomery hit his 26th home run of the season.
  • Hagen Smith struck out three and walked four in two innings.
  • Rain caused a 2-hour, 23-minute delay in the game.
  • The White Sox surpassed their win total from last season.
  • The Guardians fall to four games behind in the AL Central.
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  • 12:21 AMYahoo SportsColson Montgomery homers and Hagen Smith makes his MLB debut for White Sox in a 5-3 win over Guardians
  • 12:15 AMYahoo SportsHagen Smith, Colson Montgomery Lead White Sox to Series Win Over Guardians
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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians were forced to go to their bullpens after rain caused a 2-hour, 23-minute delay just ahead of the second inning on Sunday at Rate Field. When the game resumed, the Sox turned to 2024 first-round draft pick Hagen Smith. The lefty struck out three and walked four over two scoreless innings in his major-league debut, aiding the Sox in a 5-3 ...

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Hagen Smith delivered two scoreless innings in his MLB debut, while Colson Montgomery’s three-run homer lifted the White Sox to a crucial series win.

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