{
  "id": 10282023,
  "title": "Colson Montgomery of White Sox trying to focus on positives, not strikeout record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/colson-montgomery-of-white-sox-trying-to-focus-on-positives-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T19:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/27/colson-montgomery-of-white-sox-trying-to-focus-on-positives-not-strikeout-record"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicagoland's Colson Montgomery, a 24-year-old Chicago White Sox infielder, is concentrating on his achievements rather than his attempt to break the season strikeout record. In his second major league season, Montgomery struck out for the 224th time on Friday, one more than Mark Reynolds' record with Arizona in 2009. Entering Sunday's regular-season finale with 225 strikeouts over 564 at-bats and 634 plate appearances, Montgomery acknowledged that having his name associated with a strikeout record was not something he desired. However, he emphasized the importance of focusing on the positives rather than dwelling on negative aspects. Montgomery's current season has seen him enjoy 31 home runs and 87 RBIs for the postseason-bound White Sox, finishing the regular season with a .199 average. Despite a recent 6-for-73 slide over 22 games, Montgomery is working on simplifying his approach at the plate and maintaining a loose mindset as he competes with his team. He believes that continuing to do what got him to the majors is key, and remains flexible in his approach to improve his performance on the field.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Colson Montgomery, 24, White Sox infielder, focuses on achievements",
    "Montgomery set 224th strikeout record, one more than Mark Reynolds",
    "Montgomery emphasizes positivity, simplifies approach at plate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}