The Chicago White Sox defeat the Oakland Athletics 9-1 on Sunday, extending Oakland’s losing streak to nine games. The White Sox take control with a six-run first inning, featuring a pair of home runs. Sam Antonacci and Braden Montgomery both homer in the opening frame, helping Chicago build a large early lead.
Montgomery, who is making a relatively recent major-league appearance, records a career high with four RBIs in the win, driving in four runs in a big league game for the first time. Chicago’s offense continues to dominate as the game progresses, and the White Sox also complete a three-game series sweep of Oakland.
Chicago enters the All-Star break atop the AL Central with a 50-45 record, according to reports, after outscoring the Athletics 24-2 over the three-game set. The win comes after Chicago previously lost three straight games versus Boston.
