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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 of Events

2024: Montgomery drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox.
December 2024: Montgomery was sent to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade.
Early June (Tuesday): Montgomery was called up from Triple-A Charlotte.
Tuesday night: Matt Olson hit two early homers; White Sox trailed and then rallied.
Tuesday night (10th inning): Montgomery hit a two-run walk-off homer, White Sox won 6-5.

Why This Matters to You

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.

The Bottom Line

Braden Montgomery's walk-off homer is a game-changer. It's a reminder that in baseball, it's not over until it's over. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good underdog story or needs a reminder to never give up.