Montgomery's late double lifts White Sox over Orioles
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BALTIMORE — On Monday night at Camden Yards, Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning and Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 in the series opener; the following night Montgomery hit a 440-foot two-run homer that helped the Sox win again.
The consecutive victories extended Chicago's momentum, producing back-to-back winning months and highlighting Montgomery's power surge — 42 homers since July 22, 2025, per MLB — while relief pitchers Grant Taylor and Sean Burke provided key innings; Baltimore recorded multiple recent errors by Blaze Alexander and now prepares for its next series this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Monday: White Sox defeat Orioles 8-2 at Camden Yards; Montgomery hits go-ahead double.
- 2. Monday: Jacob Gonzalez records three RBIs; Teel and Antonacci score; Wolfe or pitcher Wolfram takes loss.
- 3. Monday: Grant Taylor provides two hitless innings; Sean Burke goes 5.1 innings with eight strikeouts.
- 4. Tuesday: Montgomery hits a 440-foot two-run homer; White Sox produce seven-run third inning and win 9-3.
- 5. Tuesday: MLB notes Montgomery has 42 homers since July 22, 2025; White Sox clinch back-to-back winning months.
Why it matters
Montgomery's power surge is a game-changer. His 42 homers since July 2025 are a testament to his skill. If you're a White Sox fan, it's time to celebrate. And if you're a baseball fan in general, keep an eye on Montgomery. His performance could shake up the league.
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