Shane Smith showcased his potential as the Chicago White Sox's best pitcher against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a solid strikeout rate and a 3.38 ERA. However, he struggled against the dominant Dodgers, yielding six runs in a 6-1 defeat. Despite his early exit, rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an impressive performance, earning an All-Star spot with a stellar 2.51 ERA after allowing just a single run and striking out eight batters.

In a game marked by a strong Dodgers offense, Andy Pages contributed with two hits and a solid .294 batting average, while Shohei Ohtani made his impact felt with a towering home run, his 30th of the season. The White Sox's Miguel Vargas, a recent acquisition from the Dodgers, failed to capitalize on the opportunity, going 0-for-4 while reflecting on his old team. Meanwhile, Michael Kopech's return from injury was delayed due to knee discomfort, leaving the White Sox scrambling to find consistent pitching amidst a troubling season.