Lenyn Sosa's 2 HRs led the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks on June 26. See how Sosa & Sean Burke provided a glimpse of the Sox's future.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a season defined by growing pains and a focus on the future, Thursday night felt like a significant step forward. Lenyn Sosa didn't just have a good game; he had a career night, launching two home runs to power the White Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and giving fans a thrilling preview of the talent bubbling to the surface.
It's a big opportunity that the team is giving me just playing regularly in the Majors and I'm just trying to take advantage of it the most I can.
The night belonged to Lenyn Sosa. Stepping up to the plate with the game tied 2-2 in the fourth inning, Sosa unleashed on a pitch from Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen, sending a two-run shot into the stands to give the Sox a lead they would never relinquish. He wasn't done, adding another solo blast later in the game to cap off his first career multi-homer game and a career-best four-RBI night. It was the kind of breakout performance the organization has been hoping for as Sosa gets consistent at-bats, showing the power potential that makes him an intriguing piece of the rebuild.
While Sosa provided the fireworks, he was far from the only young player making an impact. Starter Sean Burke set the tone with five strong innings, striking out seven and, importantly, allowing zero earned runs. Out of the bullpen, hard-throwing Grant Taylor made his first multi-inning appearance and didn't disappoint, touching 100.7 mph on the radar gun. At the plate, rookie catcher Kyle Teel continued his impressive debut season, collecting three hits and looking increasingly comfortable. It was a comprehensive display from the next generation of White Sox talent.
The good news wasn't limited to the big league club. Far away in the Dominican Summer League, the next wave of talent put on a show. The DSL White Sox routed the DSL Cubs Red 12-3, showcasing a dominant performance. Outfielder Alejandro Cruz was a menace, hitting a home run, drawing two walks, and stealing two bases, while Christian Gonzalez chipped in with a double and a triple. It's another encouraging sign that the system Chris Getz is building has depth and high-upside talent at every level.
The win brings the White Sox to 26-55, a record no one is celebrating. But wins and losses are secondary this year. Nights like Thursday are the real victories. It's about seeing Lenyn Sosa seize his moment, watching Sean Burke and Grant Taylor flash their potential on the mound, and knowing that more talent is developing in the pipeline. This is what the rebuild looks like, and for one night, the future felt very present and very exciting on the South Side.
