The White Sox crushed the Rays 8-3 on July 22, 2025, for their 4th straight win. Brooks Baldwin and Miguel Vargas homered as the offense stayed hot. Recap it!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Is this the same team? The Chicago White Sox, fresh off the All-Star break, suddenly look like an offensive juggernaut. They dismantled the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Monday for their fourth consecutive victory, a season-high streak that has fans buzzing. The win streak, their first of this length since May 2024, is fueled by an offense that simply can't be stopped.
The White Sox have scored 35 runs in their first four games since the All-Star break.
The Sox wasted no time putting the game away against the Rays. The big blow came in the second inning when Brooks Baldwin launched a three-run homer, his fifth of the season, after Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery started the rally with singles. Not to be outdone, Miguel Vargas continued his power surge with a two-run blast in the fifth. A two-run single from Luis Robert Jr. and a three-hit night from Chase Meidroth piled on the misery for Rays starter Shane Baz, who was chased after allowing eight runs in four innings. It was a complete offensive performance from top to bottom.
Perhaps the most encouraging sign during this hot streak has been the re-emergence of Miguel Vargas. His fifth-inning homer was his second in as many games, snapping a frustrating 96-at-bat drought without one. For a player who has struggled to find his rhythm, this power surge is a massive development. If Vargas can maintain this form, he adds another dangerous bat to a lineup that is finally clicking and providing the support the pitching staff has desperately needed.
Even as the team celebrates, the MLB trade deadline looms. Luis Robert Jr., who contributed a key two-run single, remains the subject of intense trade speculation. His Gold Glove-caliber defense and speed are coveted across the league, and while he's been in a slump, his recent contributions are a reminder of his talent. This winning streak complicates the 'seller' narrative. Does the front office ride the momentum, or does it cash in on its most valuable asset? Every game Robert Jr. plays only adds to the drama.
While the offense grabbed the headlines, the pitching staff did its job to secure the win. Starter Sean Burke was effective but couldn't go deep, exiting in the fifth after 89 pitches. From there, it was a parade of relievers, with six pitchers combining to hold the potent Rays lineup to just three runs. Tyler Gilbert (4-1) was credited with the win, but it was a true bullpen victory, showcasing the depth and resilience required to string together wins, especially on the road where the team is now 15-36.
Four wins is a streak, and it feels good, but the real test is just around the corner. The Sox head home to host the rival Cubs this weekend in what promises to be an electric series. Can they keep the bats hot against their North Side foes? The timing couldn't be more dramatic, with the trade deadline just days away. This homestand won't just define the week; it could define the rest of the season and the future of the roster.
