Tyler Soderstrom Leads Athletics in 12-3 Win Over White Sox

Tyler Soderstrom led the Oakland Athletics to a 12-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox by hitting two three-run home runs, bringing his season total to a major league-leading eight homers. Soderstrom's six RBI in the game marked a career high, and he is now batting .328 with 17 RBI, establishing himself as one of the league's breakout hitters this season. His performance places him among a select group of players with three multi-home run games in their team's first 17 games of a season, a feat last accomplished by notable sluggers such as Teoscar Hernández and Reggie Jackson. The Athletics, who have struggled at home this year, saw their offense come alive, scoring their most runs in a game this season after being shut out in their previous outing. Soderstrom's improvement since his MLB debut in 2023 has been significant, as he has demonstrated the ability to hit for power against a variety of pitches and solidified his role as a key bat in the lineup. Despite the team's overall struggles, Soderstrom's emergence offers a bright spot and hope for the Athletics moving forward.