White Sox Dominate Braves in High-Scoring Victory
What a thrilling game, my fellow Chicago White Sox fans!
Our boys came out on top against the Atlanta Braves with a robust 13-9 win, and it was a game filled with exciting plays that kept us on the edge of our seats from start to finish.Powerful Offensive Performance
We saw an impressive offensive showcase from our White Sox batters. Right out of the gate in the 3rd inning, Brooks Baldwin knocked it out of the park with a 404-foot homer to get the ball rolling. The real fireworks happened in the 4th inning when Luis Robert Jr. blasted a 405-foot homer, bringing in Andrew Benintendi as well. This inning was a blowout with Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa's key performances, including Sosa's 439-foot homer, driving up our lead to a stunning 7-0! The momentum carried into the 6th with Kyle Teel hitting a solo homer, proving our team's depth and ability to deliver under pressure.
Braves' Late Rally
Even though the Braves tried to rally back in the late innings with some home runs of their own—Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar each going deep—they weren’t enough to overcome our powerful lead. Special kudos to our bullpen for keeping the pressure on and preventing the Braves from making a full comeback. Despite the Braves closing in with a three-run shot by Profar in the 8th, our relief pitchers held their ground to close the game effectively.
Victory and Celebration
Our defense showed great tenacity during the last innings of the game. G. Taylor and Leasure successfully maintained composure, handling the Braves’ lineup effectively. The 9th inning was a nail-biter, but a few crucial plays and the final strikeout by Profar confirmed our lead and the final 13-9 victory. Overall, it was a complete team effort!
We showed the Braves just what the White Sox are made of today! Let’s keep this momentum going as we push forward this season. Go Sox!
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Braves (August 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 1 |