White Sox fall to Dodgers 7-2 on July 3, 2025, but hope shines as prospects Noah Schultz and Colson Montgomery are named to the MLB Futures Game.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night, another tough loss on the road. The White Sox fell 7-2 to the powerhouse Dodgers, dropping their season record to a painful 28-58. But while the present-day product struggled under the California lights, the real story for the South Side faithful emerged from the league office: the future is officially on its way to the big stage.
102 strikeouts in 81 innings. That's the eye-popping line from top prospect Noah Schultz, who is heading to the Futures Game.
The game itself was a familiar script for the 2025 Sox. Starter Aaron Civale couldn't contain a potent Dodgers lineup, getting tagged for six earned runs over 5.1 innings, punctuated by a three-run homer from James Outman. The offense was sparse, managing just six hits. A solo shot from Andrew Vaughn in the eighth and an RBI single from Eloy Jiménez in the ninth were the only bright spots in an otherwise lopsided 7-2 defeat, dropping the team's road record to a dismal 9-34.
The antidote to a tough loss came in the form of a major announcement. Top prospects Noah Schultz and Colson Montgomery were officially named to the 2025 MLB Futures Game in Atlanta. It's a massive validation for the organization's rebuild. Schultz, the No. 1 prospect, has been electric in Double-A, posting a 2.98 ERA with 102 strikeouts in 81 innings. Montgomery, a slick-fielding shortstop, has been just as impressive at the plate, hitting .284 with 14 homers and 48 RBIs. This is the good stuff, folks. This is the payoff for the patience.
The future isn't just in the minors. The big league club is already getting a jolt from its new wave of talent. While the road has been cruel, the Sox are a respectable 16-18 at Guaranteed Rate Field, having won 12 of their last 20 home games. Manager Will Venable credits the energy of young players like catchers Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel, infielder Chase Meidroth, and first baseman Tim Elko. It's a sign that even amid the losses, the foundation is being laid brick by brick by the kids already in Chicago.
While no moves were made today, the July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching. Every tough start from a veteran like Aaron Civale feels like an audition for a contender. Every hit from Eloy Jiménez raises questions about his future. The front office's goal is clear: leverage current assets to acquire more players with the potential of a Schultz or a Montgomery. The roster may be stable for now, but expect the rumor mill to heat up as the month progresses.
So yes, the 7-2 loss to the Dodgers stings. No one enjoys watching the team drop to 30 games below .500. But today wasn't about one game in Los Angeles. It was about the clear division between the present and the future. With the Futures Game on the horizon and the trade deadline promising more foundational pieces, July 3rd served as a powerful reminder: the plan is in motion, and the real prize is still to come.
