White Sox 7, Guardians 6: Splitting the hard way
White Sox split AL Central series with late-game heroics in a back-and-forth thriller
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The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale, ending a two-game sweep. Colson Montgomery delivered the game-winning homer in the ninth inning, marking the team’s first win in Cleveland since 2024. The Guardians had led 6-3 before the White Sox rallied for the dramatic finish.
Coverage from CBS Sports, ESPN, MLB.com, and Sox Machine highlights Montgomery’s clutch performance as the decisive moment. The series split—after the White Sox took Game 1—keeps the AL Central race tight, with no team yet holding a clear advantage. Analysts note the Guardians’ late-season resurgence and the White Sox’s resilience in high-pressure situations.
Next up: The White Sox host the Guardians in a rematch on July 7, with both teams aiming to maintain momentum. The AL Central standings remain fluid, and the next few series could determine playoff positioning.
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Quick answers
Who hit the game-winning homer for the White Sox?
Colson Montgomery delivered the walk-off homer in the ninth inning.
How did the series end?
The series concluded in a split, with the White Sox winning Game 2 and the Guardians taking Game 1.
When was the White Sox’s last win in Cleveland?
According to MLB.com, this was their first win in Cleveland since 2024.
Coverage (6)
- Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series CBS Sports · 10h ago
- White Sox 3-1 Guardians (Jul 4, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 10h ago
- Series Split in Cleveland Covering the Corner · 10h ago
- Colson's clutch HR sends White Sox to first win in Cleveland since '24 MLB.com · 10h ago
- White Sox 7, Guardians 6: Splitting the hard way Sox Machine · 10h ago
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