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August 18, 2025
White Sox let 10-1 lead dwindle against Braves, but hold on to snap 4-game losing skid - Chicago Sun-Times
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White Sox let 10-1 lead dwindle against Braves, but hold on to snap 4-game losing skid - Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox exploded for a season-best 13 runs in Atlanta, snapping a four-game skid with a shootout victory over the Braves. The offense finally woke up behind a trio of long balls and a six-run fourth inning that turned a lopsided game into a showcase for projection hits and depth pieces. Colson Montgomery left with left-side soreness, but young bats carried the day as Lenyn Sosa anchored the middle of the lineup with a 439-foot two-run shot in the sixth and a run-scoring single earlier in the contest. Brooks Baldwin set the tone with a 404-foot solo blast off Spencer Strider in the third, and Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth added timely hits to keep the pressure on. Luis Robert Jr. joined the party with a two-run homer, ending a two-week drought and signaling a much-needed spark from the heart of the lineup. The Sox piled on after chasing Strider, taking advantage of a short bullpen night for Atlanta and padding the cushion late with Teel’s solo shot and Meidroth’s RBI hits to seal a 13-9 win. On the mound, Yoendrys Gómez navigated five innings with three earned runs as Atlanta briefly climbed back into it, while the White Sox announced a rotation shakeup, with Martin Pérez returning to start in Atlanta and Owen White being recalled to the bullpen. Outside the game, Colorado’s sinking season continued as the Rockies flirted with history, while Dodgers’ scraps of the past hinted at the broader sport’s volatility and the White Sox’s willingness to ride their young core to offensive upside.

With the White Sox finally breaking out for 13 runs, which single player stands out as the most valuable fantasy add for the rest of the week and why?Martin Pérez returns to the rotation and will face Hurston Waldrep next. How should fantasy managers recalibrate expectations for the Sox’s pitching staff going forward?Which Rockies players, if any, could benefit from improved run support or a shift in lineup strategy to avoid the all-time losses?Given the Dodger scrap heap note, what broader fantasy lessons can managers glean about mid-season roster churn and breakout candidates?
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