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The Chicago White Sox were 37-31, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 at Rate Field.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
90°
▲11
On Fire
taking over first place

Pretty straightforward. They're in first now. That changes the math. Add in coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score.

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White Sox Game on June 13

Opponent:Los Angeles Dodgers (44-26)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sean Burke (3-3, 3.88 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Chicago Sports Network
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 at Rate Field.

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Highlights

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
3731.544 W3
Guardians
3833.5350.5 W1
Twins
3239.4516.5 W1
Tigers
2941.4149.0 L1
Royals
2842.40010.0 L3

Chicago White Sox are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
20
Miguel Vargas
 16.251.87844
12
Colson Montgomery
 16.221.79138
23
Andrew Benintendi
 7.235.70331

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
31
Grant Taylor
 2-01.821.0434.2
65
Davis Martin
 9-22.411.1078.1
15
Sean Newcomb
 0-12.291.0239.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
10
Chase Meidroth
 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
20
Miguel Vargas
 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
34
Randal Grichuk
 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
31
Grant Taylor
 5.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
65
Davis Martin
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
15
Sean Newcomb
 4.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

The Chicago White Sox are riding high after an impressive 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, solidifying their grip on first place in the division with a record of 36-31. With a recent run differential of +7 and a 4-2 record over the past week, the Sox are proving they can compete in a playoff-like atmosphere, drawing nearly 38,000 fans to Rate Field. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami is on the mend from injury, building anticipation for when he’ll rejoin the lineup and further bolster an already potent roster. As the Dodgers face the challenge of an Ohtani-less lineup, the White Sox look poised to capitalize and continue their ascent, boosting confidence for a playoff run from fans and players alike.

Sources
First-place White Sox keep rolling in playoff-like atmosphere at The Rate
MLB.com
First-place White Sox keep rolling in playoff-like atmosphere at The Rate
CHICAGO -- Playoff-atmosphere baseball on June 13? On the South Side of Chicago? Any of the 37,882 fans in attendance at Rate Field on Friday for the White Sox 8-2 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers can attest this phenomena certainly is possible.
 Murakami progressing from injury, wishing he could face Dodgers
MLB.com
Murakami progressing from injury, wishing he could face Dodgers
CHICAGO -- The postponement of Thursday night’s contest between the Braves and White Sox gave Munetaka Murakami a free night in Chicago. So how did the talented first baseman for the South Siders spend his free time? With his parents, of course.
 White Sox Minor League Update: June 12, 2026
Southsidesox
White Sox Minor League Update: June 12, 2026
Charlotte Knights 12, Oklahoma City Comets 7Charlotte overwhelmed the OKC with small ball and some big hits. Ryan Galanie had a big night and continues to be one of the most underrated guys on the Knights, clobbering a home run and an extra-base hit to supply five of the team’s 11 RBIs. Korey Lee and […]
 South Side Sox Reacts: Feeling confident about the playoffs!
Southsidesox
South Side Sox Reacts: Feeling confident about the playoffs!
We took a while, but after a month or so off we’re back to asking you about the White Sox and baseball at large vis SB Nation Reacts surveys. This time around, with the White Sox in the catbird seat at the one-third season mark, we issued a straightforward (if unexpected, just a month ago) […]
ESPN
Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids I...
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday, one day after he was removed from a game in Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.
 The Cubs Need Dansby Swanson To Turn Things Around
Justbaseball
The Cubs Need Dansby Swanson To Turn Things Around
On a Chicago Cubs team that is riding a stretch of seven wins over their last 28 games, plenty has gone wrong. As a group, they have struggled offensively, defensively at times, on the mound, and even on the bases. This cold streak cannot be pinned on one player alone, though the production of their […] The post The Cubs Need Dansby Swanson To Turn Things Around appeared first on Just Baseball.

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The Chicago White Sox visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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