Montgomery Hits Walk-Off, Lifts White Sox Over Braves
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CHICAGO — Braden Montgomery, called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Tuesday, hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Rate Field. Montgomery finished his major-league debut 2-for-5 with three RBIs and the game-winning run.
The win moved the White Sox to 35-31 and within a half-game of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central; the Braves entered the game at 45-22. Matt Olson homered twice for Atlanta and Mauricio Dubón gave the Braves a temporary 5-4 lead in the 10th before Montgomery connected on an 0-1 changeup from Raisel Iglesias as automatic runner Andrew Benintendi scored.
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Timeline
- 1. 2024: Montgomery drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox.
- 2. December 2024: Montgomery was sent to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade.
- 3. Early June (Tuesday): Montgomery was called up from Triple-A Charlotte.
- 4. Tuesday night: Matt Olson hit two early homers; White Sox trailed and then rallied.
- 5. Tuesday night (10th inning): Montgomery hit a two-run walk-off homer, White Sox won 6-5.
Why it matters
Montgomery's major-league debut is a testament to perseverance and hard work. If you're a baseball fan, it's a thrilling reminder of why we love this game. If you're a White Sox supporter, it's a promising sign of what's to come. Check out Montgomery's next game to see if he can keep the momentum going.
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