The Chicago White Sox defeated the Athletics 1-0 on Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The win improved their record to 49-45 and kept them atop the American League Central. Strong defense and a sixth-inning run proved decisive.
Center fielder Tristan Peters was named an American League All-Star replacement earlier in the day. The team also selected Roch Cholowsky first overall and Landon Thome 34th in the 2026 Draft. General manager Chris Getz called it a strong day for the organization.
Chase Meidroth drove in the game's only run with an RBI double in the sixth inning that scored Colson Montgomery. Erick Fedde tossed four scoreless innings in relief, and Grant Taylor earned his fourth save with 1 2/3 scoreless frames. Luisangel Acuña and Randal Grichuk made several standout defensive plays.
Manager Will Venable praised Taylor's versatility out of the bullpen. The victory marked the White Sox's 11th home series win in their last 12 attempts. The day concluded with the first White Sox Alumni Home Run Derby, won by Leury García.
