Montgomery has career-high 4 RBIs in 9-1 win, White Sox extend A’s losing streak to 9

Sam Antonacci and Braden Montgomery each homered during a six‑run inning as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 9‑1 on Sunday, extending Oakland’s losing streak to nine games. The victory moved Chicago to the top of the AL Central heading into the All‑Star break. Montgomery, whose major‑league debut came on June 9, recorded four RBIs in a single game for the first time. Prior to the contest he had accumulated eight RBIs over his first 28 appearances. The White Sox (50‑45) swept the three‑game series, outscoring Oakland 24‑2 after having been swept themselves in three games versus Boston. Chicago now leads the division by less than a percentage point over Cleveland (51‑46). Oakland’s current skid marks its longest since dropping nine straight games from May 27 to June 4 of last season. During the stretch the Athletics have lost 13 of their last 14 contests and 17 of their last 20, leaving them at 41‑55. All‑Star catcher Shea Langeliers hit his 21st home run off Noah Schultz (3‑6), providing Oakland’s first lead since July 1. Antacci’s deep drive in the bottom of the third inning off J.T. Ginn (7‑6) sparked Chicago’s big opening frame. Kyle Teel added a two‑run single and Montgomery followed with a three‑run homer, putting the White Sox ahead 6‑1. Montgomery later contributed an RBI single during a three‑run fifth inning. Schultz earned his first win in seven starts, yielding one run and four hits across five innings. In his previous four outings the left‑hander had surrendered 16 runs over 18 ⅔ innings. Jordan Hicks retired the side in the sixth, Seranthony Domínguez pitched a scoreless seventh, and Tyler Schweitzer allowed only two hits over the final two frames. Ginn was charged with a career‑high eight runs in 4 ⅓ innings, giving up six hits, three walks and striking out seven. The Athletics have announced plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, where they will open a new ballpark located on the Strip. **Upcoming schedule** - Athletics: host Washington in a three‑game series beginning Friday. - White Sox: open the second half of the season on Friday at AL‑leading Toronto. Read the full story at Las Vegas Review-Journal →