White Sox Defeat Phillies 9-3 Amid Bullpen Collapse, Seven-Run Seventh

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in a rain-delayed game highlighted by seven runs scored in the seventh inning. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero each hit three-run homers during the decisive seventh, breaking open a closely contested game that had been tied 2-2. Phillies reliever Max Lazar struggled in the inning, allowing six runs on seven hits before being replaced, highlighting ongoing bullpen issues despite the recent acquisition of hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Durán. On the mound, White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil delivered four scoreless innings, helping to secure the win. Earlier in the week, the Phillies had lost 6-2 to the White Sox, a game affected by travel fatigue and humidity, where starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez gave up four runs on two pitches. The Phillies remain a half-game behind the NL East-leading Mets, while the White Sox improved their record since the All-Star break.