Luis Robert Jr. showcased his power with a two-run home run in the second inning, but his efforts weren't enough as the Chicago White Sox fell to the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 in Game 1 of their doubleheader. With only two hits, including a late single from Chase Meidroth, the Sox struggled offensively against Guardians starter Logan Allen, who recorded five strikeouts over six innings. Manager Will Venable emphasized the need for better performance against pitchers like Allen.

Tim Elko's early exit due to knee soreness compounded the team's issues, leading to a reshuffling of positions. The Guardians capitalized on home runs from Daniel Schneemann, Angel Martínez, and Carlos Santana, with Santana's two-run shot sealing the win in the sixth. Shane Smith, the Sox's starter, had a mixed outing, suggesting promising signs for his All-Star selection despite a few hiccups.