White Sox 6, Yankees 5 (12 innings): Edgar Quero's walk
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Key Points:
- The White Sox secured a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Yankees, highlighted by Edgar Quero’s second walk-off hit of the season, allowing them a chance to split the series.
- Yankees starter Cam Schlittler dominated the first six innings with a near-perfect performance, but the White Sox rallied in the seventh inning with key hits from Andrew Benintendi and Sam Antonacci to tie the game.
- Extra innings featured intense back-and-forth action, including a crucial error by Yankees catcher Ali Sanchez that allowed Munetaka Murakami to score and tie the game again.
- White Sox pitcher Davis Martin overcame a rough first inning to deliver a strong outing, helping keep his team in contention for the comeback win.
- The victory improves the White Sox’s standing, putting them 1½ games behind Cleveland and gaining ground on Minnesota, while Munetaka Murakami contributed significantly with a home run and three runs scored.
