The Chicago White Sox defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 11–9 at George M. Steinbrenner Field on July 23, 2025. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees. Jordan Leasure earned the win for the White Sox, improving his record to 2-5. Key performances included Chicago’s Colson Montgomery, who drove in five runs. Korey Teel also contributed with two RBIs and four hits. The White Sox’s victory brings their season record to 36-66, while the Rays fall to 53-49. The game started with the Rays scoring four runs in the first inning. The White Sox responded in the second inning with four runs of their own. The score remained tied until the fifth inning when the Rays added two more runs, bringing the score to 6-4 in their favor. In the sixth inning, both teams added a run each. The White Sox took control in the eighth inning, scoring six runs to lead 11-7. The Rays tried to come back in the bottom of the eighth with two runs but fell short. The final score was White Sox 11, Rays 9.

Key Players

White Sox’s Kevin Teel had a big game with four hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs. Colson Montgomery also stood out, hitting a home run and driving in five runs. Their performances were crucial to the team’s win.

On the Rays’ side, Junior Caminero made an impact with two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. Cristian Simpson contributed with three hits and scored three runs, helping keep the game close.

Jordan Leasure earned the win for the White Sox, pitching one inning and allowing no runs. Kevin Kelly took the loss for the Rays, giving up six runs in just one-third of an inning.

What’s Next

The White Sox improved their record to 36-66 after beating the Rays. They remain in 5th place in the Central Division. This win provides a bit of momentum as they try to climb higher in the standings. The Rays, now 53-49, are in 4th place in the East Division. This loss affects their position as they aim to close the gap with the teams ahead. The game did not have any head-to-head records or special significance in the standings.

The Chicago White Sox will start a new series against the Chicago Cubs. This series begins on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Rate Field. They will play three games at home before facing the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

The Tampa Bay Rays will travel to play the Cincinnati Reds next. This series starts on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Great American Ball Park. After the Reds, the Rays will head to New York to face the Yankees on Monday.

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