Tommy Pham hit MLB’s most improbable homer this season after begging White Sox GM to play
Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Cleveland Guardians might be the biggest one of the season for the Chicago White Sox. The South Siders entered play on Wednesday just a half-game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central standings, and with meeting representing the final game between the two teams this season, it was an opportunity […]
The Chicago White Sox found themselves just a half-game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central standings on Wednesday. The upcoming game against Cleveland was the final matchup between the two teams, offering Chicago an opportunity to gain ground on their rivals. It was also a chance for infielder Tommy Pham to try and regain playing time.
The 30-year-old, acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on September 1, had not played all season, with the addition of a left calf strain that kept him on the 10-day injured list since September 6. However, Pham changed his fortunes when he met with White Sox general manager Chris Getz in the elevator on Tuesday night, expressing his readiness to return to action.
Pham was subsequently activated and lined up to bat cleanup in the top of the fifth inning, with two outs and the White Sox trailing 2-0. One powerful swing of the bat, and the scoreboard read 3-2, as Pham delivered a monumental three-run home run to secure the lead for the White Sox in what may have been one of the most improbable victories of the season.
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