The Chicago White Sox, perched atop the American League Central, are looking to extend their recent surge as they host the New York Yankees in a pivotal series.
Wednesday night delivered a marathon 12‑inning affair that saw the White Sox rally to a 6‑5 win, with Sam Antonacci and Munetaka Murakami launching back‑to‑back homers in the eighth to tie the game before Edgar Quero delivered a game‑ending RBI single in the 12th.
A Late‑Inning Rally
Right‑hander Sean Burke, who has posted a 1.40 ERA over 25 2/3 innings this month, took the mound for Chicago, while Yankees starter Ryan Weathers, fresh off his first victory since June 24, answered the call for New York.
The Yankees, who left 10 men on base and went 3‑for‑16 with runners in scoring position, fell to 48‑5 when leading after seven innings, a reminder of the thin margin that has defined their season.
Key contributors for New York included Paul Goldschmidt, Spencer Jones and Jose Caballero, each collecting two hits, while the team’s early lead was built on a three‑run blast by Jones off Davis Martin.
Burke’s recent outings have been dominant, including a one‑run, five‑hit performance in seven 1/3 innings on June 18 at Yankee Stadium, whereas Weathers limited the Phillies to a single run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings his last time out.
Implications for the Division Race
The White Sox now sit 4‑2 against the Yankees this season and will aim to keep pace with the Cleveland Guardians, who sit just behind them in the division, as the push toward the playoffs intensifies.