Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat Colorado Rockies 4-2 in 2026 regular season finale
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on September 27, 2026, powered by a four-run third inning that featured home runs from Randal Grichuk and Brenton Doyle.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 4-2. The game was played over nine innings at the White Sox home stadium.
How the game changed
The decisive moment occurred in the bottom of the third inning when the White Sox offense produced four runs. Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run, followed shortly by a two-run home run from Brenton Doyle. This outburst provided the necessary cushion to hold off the Rockies for the remainder of the contest. The Rockies managed to score one run in the third and one in the eighth, but were unable to overcome the early deficit.
Key performances
Anthony Kay earned the win for Chicago, pitching 5.0 innings while allowing one earned run and striking out four batters. Trevor Richards provided relief, pitching 3.1 innings to earn his second save of the season, allowing one earned run and recording three strikeouts. For the Rockies, Cole Carrigg contributed a solo home run in the eighth inning and Connor Norby added an RBI hit.
Season and playoff context
With this victory, the Chicago White Sox finished their regular season with a record of 84-78. They placed second in their division and secured a wild-card spot, having already clinched their postseason position. The Colorado Rockies concluded their season with a 58-104 record, finishing fifth in their division.