White Sox 7, Twins 4
Montgomery hits his 28th home run as the White Sox defeat the Twins 7-4
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The Chicago White Sox stayed atop the AL Central with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, powered by Colson Montgomery's 28th home run of the season. Winnipeg Free Press reported that Montgomery's three-run blast in the first inning staked the Sox to an early 4-0 lead they never relinquished.
Andrew Benintendi added another homer as Chicago dominated early, taking full advantage of shaky pitching from Minnesota's starter. Newsday noted the White Sox's explosive first inning proved decisive in controlling the pace of the game.
Montgomery Powers White Sox to First-Inning Explosion
Montgomery's three-run homer in the opening inning delivered the knockout punch early. Las Vegas Sun reported the White Sox reached 4-0 before the Twins even recorded their first out. The 28th home run of the season ties Montgomery's career high and keeps him among the league's power leaders.
Benintendi Extends White Sox Lead with Third-Inning Homer
Andrew Benintendi struck in the third inning to extend Chicago's advantage further. Yahoo Sports confirmed both homers came with men on base, multiplying the damage in the early going. The back-to-back power display left the Twins scrambling to catch up the entire game.
Twins' Pitchers Struggle Early Before Regrouping
Minnesota's starting pitcher allowed the damage in quick succession. Greenwhich Time reported the Twins managed only a partial recovery, scoring 4 runs themselves but never threatening Chicago's lead. Both teams cycled through their starting pitchers early, each lasting just four innings.
White Sox Hold AL Central Lead Over Slumping Rivals
The victory pushes Chicago further ahead in the division race. KTVB noted the White Sox remain in command of the AL Central despite the competitive league. Montgomery's ongoing power stroke and the team's early aggression keep them positioned as division favorites heading into the final stretch.
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