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Twins vs White Sox game
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The gist
White Sox beat Twins 7-4 on Aug 28, 2026, with Montgomery's 28th homer. The win keeps Chicago atop the AL Central, while Minnesota trails.
Background
The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are division rivals in the AL Central. The White Sox entered the series leading the division, while the Twins were third. The game on August 28 was part of a four-game series, with the White Sox aiming to extend their winning streak.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026White Sox beat Twins 7-4. Montgomery hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Benintendi drove in two runs. Reliever Grant Taylor got the win, Bryan Hudson the save.
- Aug 29, 2026White Sox win again 3-2, with Benintendi getting three hits and driving in all three runs. The win improves Chicago to 72-63, a season-high nine games over .500.
- Aug 30, 2026Twins avoid a sweep with a 5-1 victory. Zebby Matthews threw 5.2 perfect innings before allowing a single. The White Sox remain first in the AL Central.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Twins' offense profiles well in August, making them a team to buy in predictions for the series finale.
- Public
- A fan blog noted that the Twins' poor play made it easy for the White Sox, saying 'the Twins are really bad.'