Game result and context
Chicago White Sox defeat New York Mets 6-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago White Sox improved their record to 67-61 with a 6-4 win against the New York Mets, who fell to 58-71. The White Sox utilized a powerful offensive display, hitting four home runs to overcome an early deficit.
Final result
The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Mets with a final score of 6-4. The game lasted nine innings.
The New York Mets scored one run in the second inning, two in the fourth, and one in the fifth. The Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the sixth inning and two in the ninth.
How the game changed
The New York Mets held a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Chicago White Sox offense surged in that frame, scoring four runs to tie the game. The rally was fueled by home runs from Miguel Vargas, Randal Grichuk, and Colson Montgomery. The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth inning, when Jake Rogers hit a walk-off home run to secure the 6-4 victory for Chicago.
Key performances
Miguel Vargas led the Chicago White Sox with two hits, one home run, and two RBIs. Randal Grichuk and Colson Montgomery also contributed home runs for the White Sox. Jake Rogers provided the decisive blow with his ninth-inning home run, finishing with two RBIs.
For the New York Mets, Bo Bichette hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. Brett Baty recorded two hits and two RBIs in the losing effort.
Season and playoff context
Following the game on August 21, 2026, the Chicago White Sox hold a 67-61 record and remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 31. The New York Mets hold a 58-71 record, sitting in fifth place in their division, 17.0 games back. The Mets are currently 10.5 games out of a wild-card spot with an elimination number of 24 for wild-card contention.
Official game sources
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