US EditionBases-Clearing Double Edges Padres Closer to Securing Playoff Spot
The Padres scored four runs in the sixth inning capitalizing on White Sox pitching errors, improving their playoff position with an 84-71 record, officials said.
- The Chicago White Sox lost 7-3 to the San Diego Padres at Rate Field in Chicago on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in front of 27,345 fans.
- The Padres rallied from a 2-1 deficit with a leadoff single and stolen base by Fernando Tatis Jr. and a go-ahead three-run double by Ryan O'Hearn, while Yoendrys Gómez allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings.
- Mike Tauchman made several standout defensive plays, including a leaping catch that ended the sixth inning, prompting manager Will Venable to call his defense outstanding.
- Lenyn Sosa hit his 21st home run in the ninth inning, marking the White Sox's seventh loss in eight games and extending their record to 58-97.
- The White Sox must secure victories in at least five of their remaining seven matchups to prevent a third consecutive season with 100 or more losses, while the Padres have cut their playoff magic number down to three.
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Bases-clearing double edges Padres closer to securing playoff spot
A four-run sixth inning lifted the Padres closer to their second straight playoff appearance as they beat the White Sox 7-3 Saturday. Ryan O’Hearn hit a tie-breaking double in the decisive sixth when the Friars took advantage of three wild pitches and three walks while chasing White Sox starter Yoendrys Gómez (3-3). Fernando Tatis Jr. got the rally started with a leadoff single and scored from third when Manny Machado knocked Gómez out of the ga…
Chicago White Sox fall for 7th time in 8 games to move closer to their 3rd straight 100-loss season
Mike Tauchman neared the stands, timed a jump perfectly and made a catch while landing in the protective netting down the right-field line to end the top of the sixth inning. It was one of several standout defensive plays the Chicago White Sox right fielder made in Saturday’s 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres in front of 27,345 at Rate Field. “He’s a guy that leaves it out there every single day,” catcher Kyle Teel said. “(Left fielder) Will Robe…
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O'Hearn hits 3-run double as Padres close in on playoffs with 7-3 win over White Sox
Ryan O’Hearn hit a tiebreaking three-run double in a four-run sixth inning, and the San Diego Padres moved closer to their second straight playoff appearance by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-3.
Padres nearer to playoffs, pitching decisions after victory over White Sox
CHICAGO — The Padres took one more step toward the inevitable and one more step toward having to make some decisions. Their tiptoed march to the postseason continued on Saturday with a 7-3 victory over the White Sox. It was the Padres’ second victory in five games on the season’s final road trip, which ends Sunday. They will return home having yet to clinch a playoff berth, because the Reds won Saturday. The Padres’ magic number is down to one …
Padres beat White Sox, inch closer to playoffs
Rain fell for most of the evening at Rate Field in Chicago. The Padres might want to get used to this kind of weather. They’re likely going to be back in the Windy City for the playoffs. San Diego topped the White Sox 7-3, meaning there’s probably going to be a party at Petco Park in the next week (I’ll explain why in a minute). Jackson Merrill hit a solo home run but the offensive hero on the South Side was Ryan O’Hearn. The trade deadline acqu…
Ryan O’Hearn connected a three-run double that broke the draw and crowned a four-notation rally for the victory of the friars CHICAGO, Illinois.—The San Diego Fathers (84-71) reacted at the right time and approached their second consecutive postseason appearance, beating 7-3 to the Chicago White Sox (58-97) at the Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago took the early lead, when in the lower part of the first inning Miguel Vargas connected a double to th…
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