NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026United States
White Sox lose to Guardians after bullpen struggles
The Chicago White Sox lost 6-5 to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night after starting pitcher Davis Martin struggled and the bullpen surrendered a three-run lead. The loss resulted in the White Sox falling into a tie with the Guardians for the American League Central lead.
Read the full story at Chicago Sun-TimesWhy It Matters
The outcome of this game directly impacts the American League Central standings, as the White Sox and Guardians are now tied for first place.
Key Facts
- The White Sox lost to the Guardians 6-5 on a walk-off home run.
- The White Sox and Guardians are now tied for first place in the American League Central with records of 45-41 and 46-42 respectively.
- Davis Martin pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs, six hits, and five walks.
- The White Sox pitching staff allowed nine walks in total during the game.
- Grant Taylor allowed a two-run home run to Brayan Rocchio in the ninth inning.
- Davis Martin has a 0.88 ERA at home and a 4.72 ERA on the road.
- The MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 in Philadelphia.
- Rosters for the All-Star Game will be announced on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on Fox 32.
- Davis Martin has 17 starts this season.
- The White Sox selected Davis Martin in the 14th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
Who's Mentioned
personJoe Crede“Former White Sox player”personGrant Taylor“White Sox relief pitcher”organizationCleveland Guardians“Professional baseball team”personMiguel Vargas“White Sox player”personDavis Martin“White Sox starting pitcher”organizationChicago White Sox“Professional baseball team”personWill Venable“White Sox manager”personBrayan Rocchio“Guardians player who hit a walk-off home run”personJames Baldwin“Former White Sox player”