White Sox 4 - Rockies 2 (9/27/2026): Grichuk and Doyle Go Deep in Third

The Chicago White Sox emerged from a cloudy day at Rate Field with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. This win pushes the White Sox to an 83-78 record, solidifying their position in second place in the AL Central. On the other hand, the Rockies continue their struggle this season, now sitting at 58-103, firmly at the bottom of the NL West.

White Sox Command the Third

The game remained scoreless until the third inning when the White Sox took charge, driving in all their runs for the game. Randal Grichuk and Brenton Doyle were instrumental in this inning, each contributing a two-run homer. Grichuk and Doyle’s offensive spark provided the cushion the Sox needed to hold off the Rockies.

Despite the early runs by the White Sox, the Rockies tried to fight back in the third with a run of their own, courtesy of Connor Norby’s sacrifice fly. The game then settled into a pitching duel, with both bullpens keeping hitters at bay through the middle innings. Rockies' Kyle Freeland had a tough outing, giving up all four runs and taking the loss.

Pitching Duel and Defensive Highlights

Anthony Kay pitched five solid innings for the White Sox, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out four. His performance on the mound earned him his ninth win of the season. The White Sox bullpen, particularly Tanner Richards, who pitched the final 3.33 innings, successfully closed the door on any potential Rockies rally.

Richards allowed only one run, a solo homer by Cole Carrigg in the eighth, but remained composed, striking out three and maintaining control. On the Rockies' side, Matt Manfredi, Nick Frasso, and Josh Hill put in valiant efforts out of the bullpen, allowing no runs over the final five innings.

Offensive Struggles and Bright Spots

The Rockies’ bats were relatively quiet, with just six hits scattered throughout the lineup. Cole Carrigg's late homer was a silver lining, marking his first of the season. Jordan Beck also showed patience at the plate, drawing a walk and collecting a hit in three at-bats.

The White Sox, meanwhile, capitalized on their opportunities, with Sam Antonacci continuing his consistent hitting. Antonacci doubled and collected two hits, raising his season average to .275. Munetaka Murakami also contributed with a double, displaying his power potential even in an otherwise quiet day at the plate.

As the White Sox look forward to their final games of the season, they’ll aim to carry this momentum into a potential playoff berth. With one game left in their schedule, they remain just a game behind the division leaders, keeping hope alive for a late push.

For the Rockies, the focus will be on finishing the season strong despite the challenging year. Manager Warren Schaeffer and his coaching staff will be looking to evaluate young talent and set a positive tone for the offseason. With the final stretch of games at Coors Field, Rockies fans will get a glimpse of the future as the team looks to bounce back next year.