White Sox defeat Reds 5-1 in 10th, Reds 0-5 in extras

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in a delayed game marked by a dramatic 10th inning where Miguel Vargas hit a three-run homer, securing the win for Chicago. The game was nearly postponed for two hours due to rain, and the Reds' Elly De La Cruz hit a significant 435-foot solo home run in the ninth inning to tie the game temporarily. White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon delivered six scoreless innings, while Reds starter Andrew Abbott pitched well but could not prevent the loss. The Reds struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-10, and faced defensive challenges, including an injury to TJ Friedl after a collision with De La Cruz. This game coincided with Major League Baseball lifting the permanent ban on Pete Rose and others, an event that overshadowed the on-field action and stirred excitement among fans. Despite De La Cruz's milestone achievements and efforts, the Reds could not capitalize in extra innings, dropping their fifth straight extra-inning game.