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White Sox Rout Rangers 11-7 Behind Peters' Four-Run Blast

Tristan Peters drove in two in the first inning and added a solo homer in the sixth as the White Sox overwhelmed the Rangers at Rate Field.

Cody Ferris

August 26, 20262 min read

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August 25, 2026

White Sox Dominate Early Innings

Tristan Peters set the tone for the Chicago White Sox with an explosive performance that helped secure an 11-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The home team took control early, scoring six runs in the first inning to establish a decisive lead.

Peters contributed significantly to this surge by driving in two runners with a double, while teammates Anthony Rizzo and others capitalized on baserunning opportunities to pad the score. The Rangers managed to score two runs in the first inning, but the deficit proved too large to overcome in the subsequent frames.

Rangers Attempt Comeback

The Texas Rangers showed resilience in the middle innings, scoring one run each in the second and fourth innings to keep the game within striking distance. However, the White Sox bullpen and offense maintained pressure. In the fifth inning, Chicago added three more runs, extending their lead to nine.

The Rangers continued to chip away at the deficit, adding another run in the sixth inning, but the White Sox offense remained active. The final score was sealed when Peters hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, his second hit of the game that contributed to his multi-hit night.

Pitching and Records

Jacob deGrom started for the Rangers but struggled, allowing eight earned runs over three and two-thirds innings while walking five batters. He was followed by Cole Winn, Peyton Gray, Jordan Montgomery, and Tyler Alexander. For the White Sox, Anthony Kay took the loss, allowing four earned runs in four and two-thirds innings.

Bryan Hudson earned the win, pitching one and one-third scoreless innings, while Grant Taylor recorded the save. The win improved the White Sox record to 69-63, while the Rangers fell to 66-67. Attendance at Rate Field was 19,892.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816673

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Cody Ferris

Cody Ferris covers Van Alstyne Panthers athletics and area high school and college sports.

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