Chicago White Sox stretched a 10-4 lead into six innings, with Kyle Teel supplying a two-run homer and four RBIs while Luis Robert Jr. added a three-run double as part of an 11-hit attack. Yet Atlanta mounted a late charge, with Drake Baldwin delivering a two-run go-ahead single in the eighth after a five-run seventh and two more in the eighth, flipping an eventual 11-10 Braves win. The Sox bullpen faltered late, and manager Will Venable owned the missteps while praising his club’s early offense and baserunning pressure throughout the night.

Fantasy takeaway: Teel and Robert Jr. carried the big-game value, while Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor contributed multi-category upside in a crowded Sox lineup. For the Braves, Baldwin’s late heroics highlight the depth and clutch potential of Atlanta’s role players. The game underscored how quickly a game can swing on late-inning bullpen breakdowns and timely hits, a reminder to weigh bullpen volatility in late-week lineup decisions.

Luis Robert Jr. blasted his 13th homer to ignite a six-run fourth, and the White Sox surged past the Braves 13-9 in Chicago’s high-scoring win. Chicago piled up 19 hits, with Andrew Benintendi and Kyle Teel joining in with four apiece, while Lenyn Sosa delivered a pivotal three-run shot as the offense rolled early and often.

Spencer Strider’s latest rough start continued the Braves’ slide, allowing seven runs and 10 hits in just over three innings. Michael Harris II stayed hot for Atlanta with four hits and a homer to extend his midseason surge, while Jurickson Profar supplied two homers in a losing effort. The late-inning drama saw Jordan Leasure strike out Eli White with the bases loaded to cap Chicago’s offensive outburst.

Fantasy takeaway: avoid chasing Strider’s recent results against a hot White Sox lineup, and consider deploying Harris II against pitchers with similar recent form. On the Chicago side, Benintendi and Robert Jr. offer steady fantasy floor exposure, with Teel continuing to contribute multi-hit games as he’s breaking out for the Sox. The series shifts as Bryce Elder faces Shane Smith in Tuesday’s rematch, with Chicago looking to sustain its offensive rhythm.

Kansas City rode a late-inning surge to complete the series sweep, turning a six-inning no-no into a 6-2 win at Kauffman. Davis Martin carried a potential gem into the sixth, but Chicago’s bats stalled and the bullpen faded. Lenyn Sosa supplied the Sox with an early jolt via a 426-foot homer, yet KC countered with timely hits and a decisive late push. India tied it with a long two-run shot in the seventh, Witt Jr. sparked the eighth with a single and a swipe, and Salvador Perez delivered the capper as Adam Frazier homered in the late frames. The White Sox’ 14th straight loss at KC underscored a rough rebuild, while the Royals leaned on a mix of power and mobility to remind fantasy managers that depth in KC is real.

Antecedent to the collapse, Chicago had left 11 runners on base, and questions linger about the Sox’s bullpen stability. Benintendi’s rough patch amid a rough stretch was noted by teammates as the team tries to recapture momentum. Kansas City, meanwhile, leaned into its rising offense, leveraging Witt Jr.’s speed, Yastrzemski’s hot bat, and the veteran Perez to plate crucial runs down the stretch. The next slate will test both teams’ resilience, with KC aiming to keep the offense humming against upcoming contenders while Chicago tries to salvage what remains of a season teetering toward triple digits in losses.

The Chicago White Sox secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, highlighted by a masterful pitching performance from Adrian Houser. In a pivotal sixth inning, Houser demonstrated his composure by striking out Rafael Devers after a balk placed runners in scoring position. The rookie catcher, Edgar Quero, made a crucial throw to third base, catching Brett Wisely and turning the momentum in favor of the Sox.

Andrew Benintendi's solo home run ultimately proved to be the game-winning hit. The White Sox showcased strong defensive play throughout the match, including exceptional catches that kept the Giants from capitalizing on scoring opportunities. With Grant Taylor closing the game with a perfect two innings, the White Sox highlighted both pitching depth and defensive prowess.