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Detroit starting pitcher Alex Faedo hit AJ Pollock on the first pitch of the game. José Abreu then walked to first, putting AJ Pollock in scoring position. Yoán Moncada set the tone for his game at his first at-bat. He smashed a fly ball to right center field to record a 3-run home run.
Starting White Sox pitcher Vince Velasquez was perfect through 2.0 innings pitched, and managed to keep the Tigers scoreless through the first two outs of the third inning, setting up relief pitcher Davis Martin.
Andrew Vaughn opened up the 3rd inning with a double, shortly followed up by a single hit by Luis Robert. After keeping out of the heat in his makeshift tent, José Abreu hit his first RBI of the game. Josh Harrison contributed another hit to score more insurance runs for the White Sox. The White Sox were leading 9-0 by the end of the 5th inning.
Yoán Moncada ended his electric offensive front 5-for-6 at the plate with 5 RBI. José Abreu posted another impressive line at the plate going 4-for-5 with 3 runs. Danny Mendick and Seby Zavala joined Yoán Moncada’s home run party. Danny Mendick lead off the 4th inning with his solo home run and Seby Zavala hit a 2-run homer in the 5th inning.
While the offense was booming, Davis Martin was holding down the defense. He received his first career win after pitching 5.1 scoreless innings. José Ruiz shut the door on the Tigers, securing the final three outs.
The White Sox win improves their record to 30-31, putting them within one game of .500.
The Chicago White Sox are committed to changing the game, whether that is through on the field with a single play or off the field with our continued community involvement. With legends including Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko, Carlton Fisk, Harold Baines and Minnie Miñoso, to new stars including Luis Robert, Liam Hendriks, Tim Anderson, Yoán Moncada, Lucas Giolito and Leury García, the White Sox have represented our fans and city of Chicago since 1900, first at Comiskey Park and now at Guaranteed Rate Field, while also providing for the community by providing annual support of Chicago-based organizations through Chicago White Sox Charities. #ChangeTheGame #WhiteSox
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