| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ATH |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
 CHW |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | - | 14 | 15 | 0 |
Game Recap
The Athletics lost to the Chicago White Sox 1-14 in a lopsided contest at Rate Field. The White Sox offense proved too much to handle, putting up 14 runs on an evening where their hitting depth was on full display. While the Athletics managed to get on the board, they were stifled for most of the evening by excellent pitching.
Chicago's offense set the tone early and never looked back. The scoring barrage was supported by an impressive performance from starting pitcher Sean Burke, who pitched 7.0 innings, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out nine batters. Tyler Davis closed out the final 2.0 innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while adding two strikeouts.
For the Athletics, the pitching staff struggled to contain the White Sox attack. Aaron Civale took the loss, pitching 2.1 innings and giving up four earned runs on six hits. The bullpen faced further challenges as Justin Sterner allowed five runs without recording an out, and Mason Barnett and Carlos Cortes combined to allow five more runs over their appearances.
Key Performances
The White Sox offense was led by Tristan Peters, who had a perfect night at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four RBIs and a home run. Miguel Vargas also provided significant power, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi contributed four RBIs of his own, finishing 2-for-5. Chase Meidroth added two hits, two runs, and one RBI to the cause.
The Athletics were held to just five total hits throughout the game. Tyler Soderstrom provided the only run for his team, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Jacob Wilson had a bright spot for Oakland, finishing 2-for-3, while Lawrence Butler and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer each contributed one hit apiece.
What's Next
The Athletics look to regroup following this defeat, while the White Sox aim to carry their offensive momentum into their next matchup.
Box Score
Athletics — Batting
| Player | H-AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Butler | 1-4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| S. Langeliers | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .260 |
| C. Cortes | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .280 |
| T. Soderstrom | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .243 |
| C. Thomas | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .213 |
| J. Heim | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .237 |
| J. Wilson | 2-3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| A. Williams | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| J. Meneses | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .118 |
| J. Kuroda-Grauer | 1-3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .432 |
| H. Bolte | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .271 |
| J. McNeil | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .228 |
Athletics — Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Lopez | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
| A. Civale | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5.42 |
| E. Alvarado | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.94 |
| J. Sterner | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5.01 |
| M. Barnett | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4.64 |
| C. Cortes | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.86 |
Chicago White Sox — Batting
| Player | H-AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Antonacci | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .288 |
| M. Murakami | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .239 |
| J. Perez | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| M. Vargas | 3-4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .245 |
| C. Montgomery | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| B. Montgomery | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .224 |
| C. Meidroth | 2-4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .268 |
| A. Benintendi | 2-5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .244 |
| K. Teel | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .180 |
| T. Peters | 4-4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .303 |
Chicago White Sox — Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Burke | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3.41 |
| T. Davis | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.10 |
