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Sánchez's First Homer Powers Yankees Past White Sox 9-5
28 Jul
Summary
- Ali Sánchez hit his first career homer, a three-run shot.
- New York secured a 9-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox.
- The Yankees won with key hits in the seventh and eighth innings.
In a crucial matchup between playoff contenders, the New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Monday night. Ali Sánchez hit a pivotal three-run home run, his first career blast, to anchor the Yankees' offense. The game's momentum shifted in the seventh inning when Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking single.
The Yankees extended their lead with four runs in the eighth inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was instrumental with two hits, two RBIs, and two stolen bases. Jasson Domínguez also contributed offensively with two hits and scored twice. The Yankees, now 60-46, have won six of their last eight games.
Chicago's Colson Montgomery recorded three hits, but the White Sox struggled with three errors. Noah Schultz pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing three runs for Chicago. The White Sox, leading the AL Central, are now 55-50 after this loss, their third in four games.
