Mets 10, White Sox 5: Robert’s Revenge
A struggling pitching staff and missed opportunities with runners in scoring position doomed the South Siders
The Mets defeated the White Sox 10-5 on August 22, 2026, in a game marked by several key moments. The White Sox, starting pitcher Luis Castillo, struggled throughout the game, allowing multiple runs and walks. The Mets' Braden Montgomery delivered a 419-foot home run in the third inning, tying the game at one. Later, Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer in the third, making the score 4-1.
The Mets continued to dominate, with Tristan Peters hitting a solo homer in the third and a solo homer in the fifth, extending their lead to 7-3. In the sixth inning, the White Sox managed to score a run, but New York's defense prevented them from scoring more. The final blow came in the ninth inning when Robert hit a 417-foot home run, securing the Mets' victory and extending their lead to 8-5.
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