Shane Smith made an impressive mark in his major league debut, pitching five scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins to secure his first win with the Chicago White Sox. This victory ends a painful 14-game losing streak at Target Field for the Sox, with notable offensive support coming from Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa, both of whom contributed solo home runs. Vargas expressed his growing confidence at the plate, highlighting improved at-bats, and manager Will Venable praised the team’s resilience throughout their struggles in the series.

Smith’s performance was characterized by an aggressive approach, as he struck out seven batters, demonstrating his ability to regain control of counts after initial setbacks. His current ERA sits at a commendable 2.30 over five starts. Meanwhile, catcher Edgar Quero is showcasing his potential, registering multiple hits and maintaining a .333 batting average since his call-up from Triple-A. Bryse Wilson, filling in as a starter due to an injury in the rotation, also performed admirably, managing to limit damage despite a shaky start. The Sox's bullpen stepped up as well, with Jordan Leasure and Brandon Eisert helping secure the win, the latter achieving his first career save.