Davis Martin Works 6 Scoreless Innings and White Sox Move Atop AL Central with 2-1 Win over Braves
Davis Martin stranded seven baserunners as Chicago moved one-half game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in Chicago, with pitcher Davis Martin throwing six scoreless innings for his ninth win to move into first place in the AL Central.
- The White Sox have won seven straight home games and nine of 13 overall, including two consecutive victories against the major league-best Braves, marking their latest division lead since 2021.
- Chase Meidroth extended his on-base streak to 21 games and hitting streak to 11 games, while White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery recorded two doubles and Martin stranded seven baserunners.
- Chicago moved one-half game ahead of Cleveland, which lost to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, while Bryan Hudson earned his third save to secure the victory.
- The final game of the series takes place Thursday, with Braves LHP Martín Pérez facing White Sox LHP Anthony Kay, as Atlanta looks to rebound after Chris Sale allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings.
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White Sox beat Braves, Chris Sale to take over first place in AL Central
White Sox fans surely are euphoric with their team in first place in the American League Central this late in the season for the first time since 2021. The Sox themselves, though?“It’s June 10,” Chase Meidroth said.Not even the rain that soaked Rate Field before and after the Sox’ 2-1 victory Wednesday over the Braves could’ve doused fans’ excitement like Meidroth did.But he’s right. There’s still a long way to go. The Sox (36-31) hold merely a …
Chicago White Sox move into 1st place with 2-1 win — their 2nd straight victory vs. MLB-best Atlanta Braves
Davis Martin tossed six shutout innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Wednesday to take over first place in the American League Central.
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Davis Martin, White Sox hold down Braves, grab first in AL Central
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Davis Martin works 6 scoreless innings and White Sox move atop AL Central with 2-1 win over Braves
Davis Martin threw six scoreless innings for his ninth win as the Chicago White Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to move into first place in the AL Central.
Home Sweet Home on the South Side! Sox move into top Central spot
The White Sox have taken the lead in the American League Central with a 2-1 victory over the Braves, demonstrating a remarkable turnaround from their rough start. After a 6-13 beginning to the season, they have emerged as one of the top teams in baseball, thanks in part to a strong performance from pitcher Davis Martin, who improved his record to 9-2. Rookie Braden Montgomery made key contributions, and despite injuries to key players, the team'…
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