White Sox Snap Road Losing Streak With 9-3 Victory Over the Orioles

Montgomery’s Clutch Homer and the Third-Inning Surge

Colson Montgomery’s two-run home run in the third inning ignited the White Sox’s 9-3 victory, ending a critical slump for the shortstop. The blast, which traveled 440 feet to Eutaw Street, was the 137th to reach the spot and the third by a White Sox player this season. “I didn’t even think it went over that gate; I thought it went through the gate,” Montgomery said, acknowledging the unexpected power of the swing. The inning saw seven straight hitters reach base, including a three-run homer by Junior Pérez that capped a seven-run frame. “It was majestic,” manager Will Venable said of Montgomery’s shot. “He clicked that one pretty good. We know he’s got that in the tank.” https://www.mlb.com/news/colson-montgomery-homers-in-white-sox-romp

Venable’s Strategic Pacing of Fedde’s Start

Erick Fedde’s performance highlighted the White Sox’s pitching resilience, though manager Will Venable’s decision to let him finish the fifth inning drew scrutiny. Fedde allowed two runs in the frame but avoided a early exit despite a tense exchange with the dugout. “When I first saw him walking out, I was kind of bummed,” Fedde said of Venable’s visit. “I wanted to get through the fifth at least.” The decision paid off as Fedde secured the final out, preserving a six-run lead. Tyler Schweitzer then closed the game with four scoreless innings, earning his first save of the season. “Outstanding,” Venable said of Schweitzer’s work. “He probably doesn’t even understand how big that is for us.” https://soxmachine.com/2026/06/white-sox-9-orioles-3-road-series-win-no-longer-elusive

Orioles’ Struggles and Gibson’s Shortest Start

Rookie pitcher Trey Gibson became the first Orioles starter this season to allow eight runs in under three innings, surrendering seven hits and six walks in 2 2/3 innings. His performance underscored the team’s ongoing struggles, dropping them to a season-worst nine games below .500. “There’s three months left,” manager Craig Albernaz said, defending Gibson’s effort. “He didn’t give up. He kept on going out there and he was just trying to get outs.” Gibson’s outing marked his shortest start of the season, raising questions about his future. “He’s had some good starts, and he had a start tonight,” Albernaz added. “That’s all a great learning experience for him.” https://www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/gibson-gets-rocked-in-orioles-9-3-loss-team-falls-season-high-nine-games-below-500/

Venable’s Praise for Consistency and Team Resilience

Will Venable emphasized the White Sox’s improved consistency, noting their ability to avoid “bad stretches” while maintaining energy. “The valleys which you expect to happen at times, really minimizing those, which is great,” he said. The win extended their winning streak to six games and marked their first series victory in Baltimore since July 2021. Venable also highlighted the team’s road resilience, calling the victory “a great time to get it” after a seven-series losing streak. “We know that it doesn’t take a lot to get him back on track,” he said of Montgomery, who has 42 homers since July 22, 2025—the second-highest in MLB this season. https://www.mlb.com/news/colson-montgomery-homers-in-white-sox-romp

The victory solidified the White Sox’s position as a top contender in the AL, with a 39-26 record since April 17. Their 102 home runs this season lead the league, and the team’s ability to secure wins on the road has been a critical factor. For the Orioles, the loss deepened their struggles, with a 39-48 record and a need to address pitching inconsistencies. Manager Albernaz acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic: “We’ve shown that we can do it, and now it’s actually going out there and doing it consistently.

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