White Sox Win Third Straight, Clinch Series in Cincinnati Behind Davis Martin’s Gem

Robert Jr. also made a tremendous leaping catch in the third.

The Sox had a chance to tack on another run in the frame, putting a runner on third with one out, but came up empty. A bases-loaded opportunity in the third fizzled out as well, and it looked like the game was drifting toward another “missed chances” storyline.

But in the fifth, Robert Jr. snapped the trend with a two-out line-drive single to center, scoring Chase Meidroth from second. Lenyn Sosa added insurance later in the sixth with a solo shot. 

Michael A. Taylor followed suit in the seventh to make it 4-1.

Martin Deals, Bullpen Hangs On

Martin exited after 6.2 innings, allowing just one earned run on a Spencer Steer solo homer.

Jordan Leasure came in to record the final out of the seventh via strikeout.

Brandon Eisert pitched the eighth but allowed a run on back-to-back doubles from Elly De La Cruz and Austin Hays. White Sox manager Will Venable turned to Mike Vasil in the ninth, and the right-hander shut the door for his first career save.

News and Notes

• The White Sox designated infielder Gage Workman for assignment. He cleared waivers and returned to the Detroit Tigers.

• Luis Robert Jr.’s 17th stolen base of the season gives him the MLB lead.

What’s On Tap Next?

The White Sox will look for their first sweep of the season Thursday morning when Bryce Wilson gets the ball against Reds starter Nick Martinez. 

First pitch is at 11:40 a.m. CT and will air on CHSN.