White Sox Defeat Diamondbacks 11-5 at Chase Field

In a decisive victory, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 at Chase Field. This game marked the conclusion of a three-game series, with the White Sox winning the series 2-1. The White Sox improved their record to 10-14, while the Diamondbacks fell to 13-11.

The White Sox entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, showcasing a scoring average of 5.2 runs per game while allowing 5.3. Their latest performance included a win against the Houston Astros, where they scored 5 runs and allowed only 1. In contrast, the Diamondbacks struggled, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 4.1 runs scored and 5.6 runs allowed. They were on a three-game losing streak leading into this matchup, having lost their previous game against the Philadelphia Phillies 1-7.

At home, the Diamondbacks had a record of 2-4 in their last six games, while the White Sox had a better away record of 4-2 in their last six. The matchup at Chase Field saw the Diamondbacks looking to break their losing streak against a White Sox team that had found some momentum.

In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Diamondbacks had a slight edge with a 3-2 record against the White Sox in their last five encounters, but the White Sox had won the most recent game in this series, which took place on April 22, 2026, with a score of 11-7.

Injury concerns also played a role in the game, particularly for the Diamondbacks, who were missing several key players. Corbin Carroll was listed as day-to-day due to a back issue, while Tommy Troy, Ryan Thompson, Ryne Nelson, and Michael Soroka were all on the injured list. The White Sox were also dealing with injuries, including Chris Murphy and Kyle Teel, both on the 15-day IL, and Tanner Murray, who was on the 60-day IL.

The betting odds from DraftKings had the Diamondbacks favored at -140, with a total set at 9.0 runs. The spread was -1.5 in favor of the Diamondbacks, indicating that they were expected to win by at least two runs. However, the game's outcome defied these expectations.

The scoring plays in the game were highlighted by several home runs from the White Sox. Vargas opened the scoring with a homer to left field in the second inning, followed by Montgomery's impressive 440-foot homer to center. The White Sox continued to build their lead, with additional runs scored in the fourth and fifth innings, including a two-run homer by Thomas.

The Diamondbacks managed to score two runs in the fifth inning, but it was not enough to close the gap. The White Sox's Antonacci capped off the scoring with an inside-the-park home run in the ninth inning, further extending their lead.

The game concluded with the White Sox firmly in control, showcasing their offensive strength and ability to capitalize on the Diamondbacks' struggles. As the teams move forward, the Diamondbacks will need to address their recent form and injury issues, while the White Sox will look to build on their winning momentum.