White Sox Edge Rangers 4-2 Behind Kay, Meidroth

Kay Dominates Early

Anthony Kay delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching five innings and allowing just two earned runs. The Chicago White Sox relievers kept the Rangers off the scoreboard for the final four innings, combining to retire the side in order while striking out eight batters. Kay (7-4) secured the victory, while Jordan Hicks, Grant Taylor, and Bryan Hudson recorded saves in the late frames.

Meidroth Drives In Runs

Meidroth was the primary offensive catalyst for Chicago, recording two hits and driving in two runs. His first contribution came in the second inning when a single to left field scored B. Montgomery, giving the White Sox an early 1-0 lead. In the fourth, Meidroth singled to right again, bringing Murakami home to extend the advantage to 2-1.

Benintendi also contributed significantly for the visitors, matching Meidroth with two RBI singles. In the fourth inning, his hit to center field scored B. Montgomery, making it 3-1. Later in the sixth, Benintendi singled to center once more, scoring B. Montgomery to push the lead to 4-2.

Rangers Offense Stalls

The Texas Rangers managed only two runs, both coming in the second inning. Cauley homered to right field (382 feet) to tie the game at 1-1. The Rangers were unable to generate further offense against Kay or the White Sox bullpen.

Cal Quantrill (3-3) took the loss after allowing two earned runs in three innings. Tyler Alexander, Jakob Junis, Robby Ahlstrom, Peyton Gray, and Jacob Latz pitched for Texas, with Junis allowing one earned run in his appearance.

Final Score and Records

The White Sox improved their record to 54-47, while the Rangers fell to 51-51. The game was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 31,127.

Sources

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