White Sox 7, Guardians 6: Splitting the hard way
White Sox split AL Central showdown with late rally, clutch homer on anniversary of rookie’s debut
📍 How it ended
The White Sox and Guardians split their four-game series after a back-and-forth finale, with Cleveland rallying from three runs down before the White Sox secured a 7-6 victory. The AL Central showdown ended with both teams leaving without a clear division advantage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (9)
- Guardians rally from three down, but White Sox land final blow to hand Cleveland 7-6 loss in series finale Cleveland.com · 47d ago
- Before first anniversary of his White Sox debut, Colson Montgomery recalls his first big moment Chicago Sun-Times · 47d ago
- White Sox 7-6 Guardians (Jul 5, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 47d ago
- Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series CBS Sports · 47d ago
- White Sox 3-1 Guardians (Jul 4, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 47d ago
- Series Split in Cleveland Covering the Corner · 47d ago
- Colson's clutch HR sends White Sox to first win in Cleveland since '24 MLB.com · 47d ago
- White Sox 7, Guardians 6: Splitting the hard way Sox Machine · 47d ago
Where it stands
The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale, ending a three-game set with a dramatic comeback. The win marked the White Sox’s first victory in Cleveland since 2024, according to MLB.com and ESPN. Coverage emphasizes Montgomery’s breakout moment, with Chicago Sun-Times and Yahoo Sports highlighting his clutch performance as a defining play.
ESPN and CBS Sports framed the game as a pivotal AL Central showdown, noting the Guardians’ late rally fell short. Cleveland.com focused on the Guardians’ near-upset, calling it a heartbreaking loss in the series finale. Watch for Montgomery’s trajectory—his homer could signal a breakout season—and how the split affects AL Central standings.
The White Sox’s Cleveland drought is now over, but the Guardians’ resilience in high-pressure moments remains a story.
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Answered
Who hit the game-winning homer for the White Sox?
Colson Montgomery.
When was the last time the White Sox won in Cleveland before this game?
2024.
How many games were played in this series?
Three (White Sox won two, Guardians won one).
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