Meidroth, Benintendi Lift White Sox Past Rangers 4-2

Key Offensive Contributions

Chicago White Sox infielders Meidroth and Benintendi provided the primary offensive spark in a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. Both players recorded two runs batted in, helping the visitors secure the win at Globe Life Field. The White Sox (54-47) improved their record while the Rangers (51-51) fell to .500.

Meidroth opened the scoring in the second inning with a single to left field that drove in B. Montgomery. He added another run in the fourth inning with a single to right, allowing Murakami to score.

Benintendi contributed significantly in the fourth with a single to center that brought B. Montgomery home, followed by another RBI single in the sixth inning that scored B. Montgomery again.

Scoring Sequence

The Rangers answered Chicago’s early lead in the bottom of the second when Cauley hit a 382-foot home run to right field, tying the game at 1-1. The White Sox regained the lead in the fourth inning, taking a 2-1 advantage on Meidroth’s RBI single. Benintendi’s subsequent RBI single made it 3-1.

The Rangers scored in the fourth as well, when Nimno crossed the plate after Díaz grounded into a double play, making the score 3-2.

Pitching Performances

Anthony Kay earned the win for Chicago, pitching five innings and allowing two earned runs on five hits while striking out four batters. Jordan Hicks and Grant Taylor each pitched a scoreless inning, combining for six strikeouts. Bryan Hudson secured the save with a perfect final inning, striking out two.

For the Rangers, Cal Quantrill took the loss after allowing two earned runs on two hits in three innings. Jakob Junis pitched one inning, giving up one earned run on three hits. Robby Ahlstrom, Peyton Gray, and Jacob Latz each pitched one scoreless inning to close out the game.

Game Details

The game was played on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 31,127. The White Sox won 4-2. The Rangers scored two runs, while the White Sox scored four. No other facts regarding advancement, elimination, or clinching are provided.

Sources

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