White Sox Streak Snapped After Offensive Surge

The Chicago White Sox's recent offensive surge culminated in an 11-9 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays, featuring a pivotal six-run eighth inning and contributions from Colson Montgomery, Brooks Baldwin, and Chase Meidroth. Montgomery hit consecutive home runs, Baldwin added a three-run homer, and Meidroth recorded his first four-hit MLB game. The Sox took two of three in Tampa after sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates, scoring 35 runs in four games. Their five-game winning streak—their longest since May—was snapped by a 4-3 loss to the Rays but demonstrated the team's resilience. The team contended with the loss of rookie pitcher Shane Smith to injury, increasing pressure on new starter Aaron Civale. Manager Will Venable cited the squad's fight and unity as driving factors in their recent success.