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Chicago White Sox at Athletics

MLBApril 17, 2026Sutter Health Park

White SoxChicagoCWSWon7-13

White Sox 9, Athletics 2

Final
AthleticsSacramentoATH10-10
Score by inning
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CWS1020204009150
ATH000100010241

W Davis MartinL Aaron Civale

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Andrew Benintendi doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
  2.  Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.
  3.  Miguel Vargas grounds out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
  4.  Colson Montgomery doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Andrew Benintendi scores.CWS 59%
  5.  Everson Pereira called out on strikes.

Bot 1st

  1.  Jeff McNeil grounds out, first baseman Munetaka Murakami to pitcher Davis Martin.
  2.  Shea Langeliers flies out to right fielder Everson Pereira.
  3.  Nick Kurtz grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Top 2nd

  1.  Sam Antonacci flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
  2.  Edgar Quero singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Denzel Clarke.
  3.  Chase Meidroth singles on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Edgar Quero to 2nd.
  4.  Luisangel Acuña strikes out swinging.
  5.  Andrew Benintendi pops out to second baseman Jeff McNeil.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Tyler Soderstrom pops out to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  2.  Jacob Wilson grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
  3.  Carlos Cortes grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Top 3rd

  1.  Munetaka Murakami singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes.CWS 66%
  2.  Miguel Vargas singles on a pop up to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Munetaka Murakami to 2nd.CWS 72%
  3.  Colson Montgomery singles on a ground ball to center fielder Denzel Clarke. Munetaka Murakami scores. Miguel Vargas to 3rd.CWS 83%
  4.  Everson Pereira grounds out, third baseman Max Muncy to first baseman Nick Kurtz. Colson Montgomery to 2nd.
  5.  Sam Antonacci hit by pitch.
  6.  Edgar Quero grounds out to first baseman Nick Kurtz. Miguel Vargas scores. Colson Montgomery to 3rd. Sam Antonacci to 2nd.
  7.  Chase Meidroth lines out sharply to shortstop Jacob Wilson.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Max Muncy strikes out swinging.
  2.  Lawrence Butler lines out sharply to center fielder Luisangel Acuña.
  3.  Denzel Clarke called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Luisangel Acuña singles on a soft ground ball to catcher Shea Langeliers.
  2.  Andrew Benintendi flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  3.  Munetaka Murakami singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Luisangel Acuña to 2nd.
  4.  Miguel Vargas strikes out swinging.
  5.  Aaron Civale intentionally walks Colson Montgomery.
  6.  Everson Pereira lines out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

Bot 4th

  1.  Jeff McNeil lines out to center fielder Luisangel Acuña.
  2.  Shea Langeliers hits a ground-rule double (4) on a fly ball to center field.
  3.  Nick Kurtz singles on a ground ball to right fielder Everson Pereira. Shea Langeliers scores.CWS 70%
  4.  Tyler Soderstrom grounds into a double play, second baseman Chase Meidroth to shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Nick Kurtz out at 2nd. Tyler Soderstrom out at 1st.CWS 76%

Top 5th

  1.  Sam Antonacci flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  2.  Edgar Quero singles on a line drive to center fielder Denzel Clarke.
  3.  Chase Meidroth grounds into a force out, third baseman Max Muncy to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Edgar Quero out at 2nd. Chase Meidroth to 1st.
  4.  Luisangel Acuña doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Chase Meidroth scores.CWS 85%
  5.  Andrew Benintendi doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Luisangel Acuña scores.CWS 91%
  6.  Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Jacob Wilson flies out to center fielder Luisangel Acuña.
  2.  Carlos Cortes walks.
  3.  Max Muncy grounds into a double play, shortstop Colson Montgomery to second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Carlos Cortes out at 2nd. Max Muncy out at 1st.

Top 6th

  1.  Miguel Vargas flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
  2.  Colson Montgomery strikes out swinging.
  3.  Everson Pereira grounds out, third baseman Max Muncy to first baseman Nick Kurtz.

Bot 6th

  1.  Lawrence Butler strikes out swinging.
  2.  Denzel Clarke strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jeff McNeil doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Sam Antonacci.
  4.  Shea Langeliers grounds out, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Top 7th

  1.  Sam Antonacci walks.
  2.  Edgar Quero strikes out swinging.
  3.  Chase Meidroth walks.
  4.  Elvis Alvarado challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Luisangel Acuña walks. Chase Meidroth to 2nd.
  5.  Andrew Benintendi singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jacob Wilson. Chase Meidroth to 3rd. Luisangel Acuña to 2nd.
  6.  Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam (6) to center field. Chase Meidroth scores. Luisangel Acuña scores. Andrew Benintendi scores.
  7.  Miguel Vargas flies out to center fielder Denzel Clarke.

Bot 7th

  1.  Nick Kurtz walks.
  2.  Tyler Soderstrom flies out to right fielder Everson Pereira.
  3.  Jacob Wilson grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Nick Kurtz to 2nd.
  4.  Carlos Cortes lines out to center fielder Luisangel Acuña.

Top 8th

  1.  Colson Montgomery strikes out swinging.
  2.  Everson Pereira grounds out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
  3.  Sam Antonacci flies out to center fielder Denzel Clarke.

Bot 8th

  1.  Max Muncy walks.
  2.  Lawrence Butler grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Max Muncy to 2nd.
  3.  Denzel Clarke singles on a ground ball to left fielder Sam Antonacci. Max Muncy to 3rd.
  4.  Andy Ibáñez grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Max Muncy scores.
  5.  Shea Langeliers flies out to shortstop Colson Montgomery.

Top 9th

  1.  Edgar Quero strikes out swinging.
  2.  Chase Meidroth singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  3.  Luisangel Acuña strikes out swinging.
  4.  Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.

Bot 9th

  1.  Nick Kurtz walks.
  2.  Tyler Soderstrom strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jacob Wilson grounds out softly, pitcher Doug Nikhazy to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Nick Kurtz to 3rd.
  4.  Zack Gelof grounds out, shortstop Colson Montgomery to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Top 1st

  1.  CWS 1, ATH 0Colson Montgomery doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Andrew Benintendi scores.CWS 59%

Top 3rd

  1.  CWS 2, ATH 0Colson Montgomery singles on a ground ball to center fielder Denzel Clarke. Munetaka Murakami scores. Miguel Vargas to 3rd.CWS 83%
  2.  CWS 3, ATH 0Edgar Quero grounds out to first baseman Nick Kurtz. Miguel Vargas scores. Colson Montgomery to 3rd. Sam Antonacci to 2nd.

Bot 4th

  1.  CWS 3, ATH 1Nick Kurtz singles on a ground ball to right fielder Everson Pereira. Shea Langeliers scores.CWS 70%

Top 5th

  1.  CWS 4, ATH 1Luisangel Acuña doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Chase Meidroth scores.CWS 85%
  2.  CWS 5, ATH 1Andrew Benintendi doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Luisangel Acuña scores.CWS 91%

Top 7th

  1.  CWS 9, ATH 1Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam (6) to center field. Chase Meidroth scores. Luisangel Acuña scores. Andrew Benintendi scores.

Bot 8th

  1.  CWS 9, ATH 2Andy Ibáñez grounds out, third baseman Miguel Vargas to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Max Muncy scores.

Win probability

Top 1st · Biggest swing #1 · CWS 1–0 ATH

Colson Montgomery doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Andrew Benintendi scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CWS 59%CWS +12 pts

Game leaders

White SoxChicago

AthleticsSacramento

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Andrew Benintendi DH6231001.204
Munetaka Murakami 1B5234102.200
Miguel Vargas 3B5110001.162
Colson Montgomery SS4022012.191
Everson Pereira RF5000001.250
Sam Antonacci LF3000010.100
Edgar Quero C5021002.184
Chase Meidroth 2B4220010.239
Luisangel Acuña CF4221012.193
Totals4191591411

2B: Benintendi 2, Montgomery, Acuña.HR: Murakami.RBI: Benintendi, Murakami 4, Montgomery 2, Quero, Acuña.SB: Acuña.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Davis Martin W7.031124892.16
Doug Nikhazy2.011121394.50

Video

10:51Condensed Game: CWS@ATH - 4/17/26MLB video
2:24Munetaka Murakami hits first career grand slam in win1:01Davis Martin's stellar outing vs. Athletics0:30Data Viz: Munetaka Murakami's grand slam1:23Nick Kurtz receives 2025 Silver Slugger Award
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