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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox

MLBAugust 8, 2026Rate Field

GuardiansClevelandCLE58-60

Guardians 3, White Sox 6

Final
White SoxChicagoCWSWon60-56
Score by inning
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W Anthony KayL Colin HoldermanSV Grant Taylor

Murakami HR, Peters, Meidroth each knock in 2 runs as White Sox top Guardians to end 4-game skidMunetaka Murakami homered and Tristan Peters and Chase Meidroth each drove in a pair of runs in Chicago's five-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 Saturday, snapping a season-worst four-game skid.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  2.  Jo Adell grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  3.  Chase DeLauter singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tristan Peters.
  4.  Angel Martínez strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  Sam Antonacci grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
  2.  Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.
  3.  Miguel Vargas strikes out on a foul tip.

Top 2nd

  1.  Rhys Hoskins walks.CLE 54%
  2.  Brayan Rocchio flies out to center fielder Tristan Peters.
  3.  Travis Bazzana singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Tristan Peters. Rhys Hoskins to 3rd.CLE 57%
  4.  White Sox challenge (tag play): Austin Hedges hits a sacrifice bunt. Travis Bazzana to 2nd. Austin Hedges to 1st.
  5.  Angel Genao hit by pitch. Travis Bazzana to 3rd. Austin Hedges to 2nd.CLE 53%
  6.  Steven Kwan strikes out swinging.CWS 55%

Bot 2nd

  1.  Colson Montgomery strikes out swinging.
  2.  Andrew Benintendi singles on a line drive to right fielder Jo Adell.
  3.  Braden Montgomery walks. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.
  4.  Tristan Peters grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Andrew Benintendi to 3rd. Braden Montgomery to 2nd.
  5.  Chase Meidroth grounds out, third baseman Angel Genao to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.CWS 51%

Top 3rd

  1.  Jo Adell strikes out swinging.
  2.  Chase DeLauter grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to pitcher Anthony Kay.
  3.  Angel Martínez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Tristan Peters.
  4.  Angel Martínez caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Drew Romo to second baseman Chase Meidroth.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Drew Romo pops out to second baseman Travis Bazzana.
  2.  Sam Antonacci grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
  3.  Munetaka Murakami flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.

Top 4th

  1.  Rhys Hoskins pops out to second baseman Chase Meidroth.
  2.  Brayan Rocchio singles on a line drive to center fielder Tristan Peters.
  3.  Travis Bazzana flies out sharply to center fielder Tristan Peters. Brayan Rocchio to 2nd.
  4.  Austin Hedges grounds out, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Bot 4th

  1.  Miguel Vargas pops out to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
  2.  Colson Montgomery strikes out swinging.
  3.  Andrew Benintendi called out on strikes.

Top 5th

  1.  Angel Genao grounds out, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  2.  Steven Kwan strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jo Adell flies out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.

Bot 5th

  1.  Braden Montgomery flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.
  2.  Tristan Peters walks.
  3.  Chase Meidroth grounds out, pitcher Gavin Williams to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Tristan Peters to 2nd.
  4.  Drew Romo strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Chase DeLauter grounds out, first baseman Munetaka Murakami to pitcher Anthony Kay.
  2.  Angel Martínez doubles (14) on a ground ball to right fielder Braden Montgomery.CLE 52%
  3.  Rhys Hoskins homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Angel Martínez scores.CLE 77%
  4.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out softly to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  5.  Travis Bazzana grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Bot 6th

  1.  Sam Antonacci pops out to third baseman Angel Genao.
  2.  Munetaka Murakami homers (26) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 63%
  3.  Miguel Vargas singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez, deflected by third baseman Angel Genao.
  4.  Colson Montgomery strikes out swinging.CLE 64%
  5.  Andrew Benintendi hit by pitch. Miguel Vargas to 2nd.
  6.  Braden Montgomery hit by pitch. Miguel Vargas to 3rd. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.CLE 54%
  7.  Tristan Peters doubles (22) on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Miguel Vargas scores. Andrew Benintendi scores. Braden Montgomery to 3rd.CWS 75%
  8.  Chase Meidroth singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jo Adell. Braden Montgomery scores. Tristan Peters scores.CWS 91%
  9.  Drew Romo lines out to center fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 7th

  1.  Patrick Bailey strikes out swinging.
  2.  Angel Genao homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.CWS 85%
  3.  Steven Kwan singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tristan Peters.
  4.  Jo Adell doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Braden Montgomery. Steven Kwan to 3rd.CWS 68%
  5.  Chase DeLauter called out on strikes.CWS 81%
  6.  Angel Martínez flies out to center fielder Tristan Peters.CWS 87%

Bot 7th

  1.  Sam Antonacci grounds out to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
  2.  Munetaka Murakami walks.
  3.  White Sox challenged (play at 1st): Miguel Vargas grounds into a double play, third baseman Angel Genao to second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Munetaka Murakami out at 2nd. Miguel Vargas out at 1st.

Top 8th

  1.  Rhys Hoskins singles on a line drive to right fielder Braden Montgomery.CWS 79%
  2.  Brayan Rocchio flies out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.CWS 85%
  3.  José Ramírez flies out to left fielder Sam Antonacci.
  4.  Patrick Bailey flies out to right fielder Braden Montgomery.

Bot 8th

  1.  Colson Montgomery singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jo Adell.
  2.  Randal Grichuk grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
  3.  Braden Montgomery singles on a ground ball to left fielder Angel Martínez. Luisangel Acuña scores.
  4.  Tristan Peters hit by pitch. Braden Montgomery to 2nd.
  5.  Chase Meidroth grounds out softly to pitcher Matt Festa. Chase Meidroth out on batter interference.
  6.  Drew Romo flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 9th

  1.  Angel Genao singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tristan Peters.
  2.  Steven Kwan flies out to center fielder Brenton Doyle.
  3.  Jo Adell grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  4.  Chase DeLauter lines out to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Top 6th

  1.  CLE 2, CWS 0Rhys Hoskins homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Angel Martínez scores.CLE 77%

Bot 6th

  1.  CLE 2, CWS 1Munetaka Murakami homers (26) on a fly ball to left field.CLE 63%
  2.  CLE 2, CWS 3Tristan Peters doubles (22) on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Miguel Vargas scores. Andrew Benintendi scores. Braden Montgomery to 3rd.CWS 75%
  3.  CLE 2, CWS 5Chase Meidroth singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jo Adell. Braden Montgomery scores. Tristan Peters scores.CWS 91%

Top 7th

  1.  CLE 3, CWS 5Angel Genao homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.CWS 85%

Bot 8th

  1.  CLE 3, CWS 6Braden Montgomery singles on a ground ball to left fielder Angel Martínez. Luisangel Acuña scores.

Win probability

Bot 6th · Biggest swing #1 · CLE 2–3 CWS

Tristan Peters doubles (22) on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Miguel Vargas scores. Andrew Benintendi scores. Braden Montgomery to 3rd.

See it in the scoring summary
CWS 75%CWS +29 pts

Game leaders

GuardiansCleveland

White SoxChicago

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Steven Kwan CF5010002.263
Jo Adell RF5010001.235
Chase DeLauter DH5010001.279
Angel Martínez LF4120001.235
Rhys Hoskins 1B3122110.183
Brayan Rocchio SS4010000.254
Travis Bazzana 2B3010000.244
José Ramírez 3B1000000.233
Austin Hedges C2000000.269
Patrick Bailey C2000001.193
Angel Genao 2B3121100.438
Totals373113216

2B: Adell, Martínez.HR: Hoskins, Genao.RBI: Hoskins 2, Genao.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Gavin Williams5.2322271023.55
Colin Holderman L0.023300162.22
Erik Sabrowski0.10000023.69
Tim Herrin1.011110163.82
Matt Festa1.010000124.28

Video

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