A rain‑soaked showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians unfolded on Sunday, turning a scheduled AL Central clash into a test of patience and resilience. The game was delayed by inclement weather and unplayable conditions on the outfield warning track, prompting a 30‑minute repair effort by the grounds crew before play could resume.
Early fireworks and a repaired warning track
Early fireworks arrived quickly. Chase DeLauter opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, tying the game at 2‑2, while Montgomery answered in the third with a two‑run homer that put Chicago ahead 4‑2.
The Guardians rallied in the fifth, as Gabriel Arias launched a 446‑foot three‑run homer that knotted the score, but the White Sox struck back in the sixth when Sam Antonacci’s fielder’s choice drove in the go‑ahead run.
Montgomery’s 23rd homer of the season added a solo tally in the third, and Kyle Teel and Tristan Peters each contributed solo shots later, helping the White Sox build a 7‑6 lead.
Relief pitcher Sean Newcomb closed out the game with his third save, preserving the narrow margin as the Guardians’ comeback attempts fell short.
The victory nudged Chicago back to the top of the AL Central by a single game, while the Guardians prepare to face Minnesota, and the White Sox head to Boston for a series that will begin with rookie left‑hander Noah Schultz on the mound.