The Chicago White Sox secured a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Lenyn Sosa and Andrew Vaughn each driving in three runs, while Erick Fedde earned the win by allowing just two runs over six innings. The Diamondbacks won the series opener 7-1, as Ryne Nelson struck out a career-high eight and Eugenio Suárez homered. Meanwhile, Taj Bradley of the Tampa Bay Rays tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings to defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-2. Despite leading early, the Cubs lost after a three-run rally by the Rays in the seventh inning. Justin Steele pitched well for the Cubs but remains winless in eight starts since returning from injury.