White Sox 2, Braves 1: At last, first place
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Key Points:
- The White Sox secured first place in the AL Central for the first time since the end of the 2021 season, thanks to a strong pitching performance by Davis Martin and timely offense against Chris Sale.
- Martin pitched six scoreless innings with six strikeouts and no walks, overcoming multiple baserunners and demonstrating improved physical condition after rest.
- The White Sox offense capitalized in the fourth inning without bunting, employing aggressive hitting and base running to score two runs off Sale, who fell to 3-4 lifetime against his former team.
- Defensive plays by Seranthony Domínguez and Chase Meidroth in the late innings helped preserve the lead, with Bryan Hudson earning a save after working around a two-out walk.
- Despite their current division lead, the team remains focused on maintaining high standards and continuing to win games as the season progresses.