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White Sox Beat Guardians 6-3, Snap Skid, Extend Lead

8/9/2026

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Summary

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Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Chicago.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 26th home run of the season in the sixth inning.
Grant Taylor recorded his sixth save while Anthony Kay (9-5) allowed two runs on six hits.
The victory snapped Chicago’s four-game skid and extended its Central division lead to three games.

History

Historical Context

1919 saw the Chicago White Sox lose the World Series after eight players took $5,000 bribes, leading to the National Baseball Commission’s end and the appointment of Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who banned the “Black Sox” for life. After Rob Manfred reinstated the bans in 2025, the 2026 White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians, extending their Central lead and restoring franchise credibility.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Chicago.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 26th home run of the season in the sixth inning.
Grant Taylor recorded his sixth save while Anthony Kay (9-5) allowed two runs on six hits.
The victory snapped Chicago’s four-game skid and extended its Central division lead to three games.

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