Yankees overpower White Sox 12-2 in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Yankees dominated the White Sox, winning 12-2 on June 16 in New York. Following a strong start from the White Sox’s Andrew Benintendi, who hit a solo home run in the first inning, the Yankees quickly responded. Starter Davis Martin struggled, giving up nine runs in just over three innings. New York's offense exploded with three home runs, including a two-run shot from Cody Bellinger, propelling them to a commanding lead. Chris Murphy took over in relief but allowed additional runs as the Yankees capitalized on defensive blunders by the White Sox. The second game of the series is scheduled for June 17.
- •Yankees score nine runs in the fourth inning.
- •Davis Martin allows nine runs, marking his worst start of the season.
- •Andrew Benintendi opens the scoring with a first-inning homer.
- •Cody Bellinger contributes with a two-run home run.
- •Chris Murphy pitches in relief for the White Sox.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox open series with a clunker in a 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees clobber White Sox in series opener, 12-2
"NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox ace Davis Martin conceded “things kind of unraveled pretty quickly” in Tuesday’s 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Some defensive lapses by Chase Meidroth and Jacob Gonzalez opened the door to a four-run second inning, and Martin never recovered. He left after retiring only one batter in the six-run fourth inning of what turned out to be the biggest drubbing the ...
"Davis Martin gets rocked for nine runs as New York welcomes the South Siders to the Bronx with a rout
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:26 AMChicago White Sox open series with a clunker in a 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees
NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox ace Davis Martin conceded “things kind of unraveled pretty quickly” in Tuesday’s 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Some defensive lapses by Chase Meidroth and Jacob Gonzalez opened the door to a four-run second inning, and Martin never recovered. He left after retiring only one batter in the six-run fourth inning of what turned out to be the biggest drubbing the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:54 AMYankees clobber White Sox in series opener, 12-2
Davis Martin gets rocked for nine runs as New York welcomes the South Siders to the Bronx with a rout
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