Key Offensive Plays
The Chicago White Sox seized control of the contest in the fourth inning, erupting for three runs to break a tie and build a lead they would not relinquish. The scoring began when Meidroth singled to right field, driving in Murakami to make it 2-1. Shortly after, Benintendi singled to center, bringing B. Montgomery home to extend the advantage to 3-1.
The inning concluded with Nimmo scoring on a groundout that turned into a double play, pushing the margin to 4-1 before the Rangers could respond.
Meidroth had opened the scoring in the second inning with a single to left field that plated B. Montgomery. The Rangers answered that same frame when Cauley homered to right field, a 382-foot shot that tied the game at 1-1.
The White Sox added an insurance run in the sixth inning when Benintendi singled to center again, driving in B. Montgomery for the final score of 4-2.
Pitching Performances
Anthony Kay earned the win for Chicago, pitching five innings and allowing two earned runs on five hits while striking out four batters. He was supported by a dominant relief corps. Jordan Hicks pitched a scoreless sixth inning with one strikeout, followed by Grant Taylor, who recorded five strikeouts over two shutout frames.
