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White Sox Rookie Walks Off Debut, Beats Braves

6/11/2026

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Summary

Montgomery Walkoff

White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off homer against Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias in the 10th, securing a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
The 343-foot, 98.6 mph blast made him the fifth player since 1900 to walk off in his debut.
The win moved Chicago to 35-31, a half-game behind Cleveland.
Montgomery entered as No. 2 prospect, ranked 21st after a deal involving White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet.

Summary

Montgomery Overthrows

Montgomery overthrew the cutoff man, letting the batter reach second and exposing a defensive slip.
Boston Red Sox manager Will Venable called Montgomery as grounded as they come, praising his poise.
He was the 12th-overall 2024 Boston Red Sox draft pick after playing at Stanford and Texas A&M.
He cited his mother Gretchen’s reaction in the stands as the night’s highlight.

Summary

Crochet Trade

The Garrett Crochet trade produced four prospects who have all appeared in the majors—a rarity that would have thrilled GM Chris Getz a year and a half ago.
The trade also added Chase Meidroth (.734 OPS), Kyle Teel (injured after .273 average), Wikelman Gonzalez (2.66 ERA in 16 relief games) and Garrett Crochet (6.30 ERA, 60-day IL).
Boston noted the risk, projecting Montgomery to be a great player.

History

Historical Context

When Kid Nichols entered the majors with the Boston Beaneaters in 1890, he began a Hall-of-Fame career that featured ten straight 20-win seasons and 362 victories. Over a century later, Braden Montgomery’s 2024 debut walk-off homer for the Chicago White Sox echoed that rarity, highlighting how modern clubs still prize breakthrough power from young prospects.

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Montgomery Walkoff

White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off homer against Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias in the 10th, securing a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
The 343-foot, 98.6 mph blast made him the fifth player since 1900 to walk off in his debut.
The win moved Chicago to 35-31, a half-game behind Cleveland.
Montgomery entered as No. 2 prospect, ranked 21st after a deal involving White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet.

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