Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Minnesota Twins 7-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago White Sox secured a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, bolstered by a strong offensive start and effective relief pitching to maintain their position atop the division.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins with a final score of 7-4 on August 28, 2026. The White Sox improved their record to 71-63, while the Minnesota Twins fell to 64-71.
How the game changed
The game was decided early, with both teams combining for seven runs in the first inning. The White Sox jumped out to a 4-3 lead in the top of the first, highlighted by a three-run home run from Colson Montgomery. The Twins responded in the bottom of the frame with a two-run home run from Brooks Lee and a solo shot from Kody Clemens, but they were unable to overcome the early deficit.
Chicago added insurance runs in the third, fourth, and eighth innings to pull away. Grant Taylor provided stability for the White Sox, entering in relief to pitch 2.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts, earning his seventh win of the season.
Key performances
Colson Montgomery led the White Sox offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Andrew Benintendi also contributed for Chicago, recording two hits and two RBIs.
For the Twins, Brooks Lee finished 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Kody Clemens added two hits, including a home run, and Luke Keaschall chipped in with two hits in the losing effort.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Chicago White Sox remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 25. The Minnesota Twins currently sit in third place in their division, 7.5 games back of the lead, and are 4.0 games out of a wild-card spot with a wild-card elimination number of 24.