Chicago White Sox top the Angels 7-2 on Aug. 3, 2025, thanks to a strong start from Davis Martin. Get the game recap and an update on rising star Caleb Bonemer.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the Chicago White Sox have a winning streak. A convincing 7-2 victory over the Angels in Anaheim, powered by a stellar outing from Davis Martin and an awakened offense, secured a series win. While any victory is sweet in a trying 2025 season, the real story might be the growing sense of hope bubbling up from the farm system, where the next generation of Sox talent is making serious noise.
Over his last 18 games, 2024 second-round pick Caleb Bonemer is slashing .261/.363/.493 with 10 extra-base hits in Single-A.
Davis Martin was the hero on the mound Sunday, delivering a much-needed quality performance to improve his record to 4-8. He kept the Angels at bay, and the Sox offense finally gave him the support he deserved, breaking the game open with a three-run fifth inning. The bats stayed hot, adding insurance runs in the sixth, seventh, and ninth. It was a true team effort, with key hits coming from veterans like Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr., alongside Lenyn Sosa, who continues to be a solid contributor. Winning back-to-back games is a small step, but for a team sitting at 41-69, it's a welcome one.
While the big-league club celebrated a win, one of the organization's most exciting prospects kept up his torrid pace. Infielder Caleb Bonemer, the team's second-round pick from 2024, is quickly becoming a must-watch player in the minors. His recent tear at Single-A has him ranked among the Carolina League's elite, sitting fourth in slugging (.428) and eighth in on-base percentage (.388). This blend of power and plate discipline is exactly what you want to see from a developing prospect, providing a tangible reason for optimism about the future infield.
Bonemer isn't the only one turning heads. The White Sox's farm system is stocked with high-ceiling talent, particularly on the pitching side. Untouchable lefty Noah Schultz (ETA 2025) headlines a group that includes fellow southpaw Hagen Smith (2026) and 2024 first-rounder Braden Montgomery (2027). With Colson Montgomery and Bonemer rounding out the top five, the front office has assembled an impressive core of arms and up-the-middle position players that could form the foundation of the next competitive White Sox team.
While a two-game winning streak doesn't erase the struggles of a 41-69 season, Sunday offered a perfect snapshot of the White Sox's two-pronged reality: finding wins where they can at the big-league level while cultivating the next wave of talent that promises a brighter tomorrow. For a fanbase that has endured a tough year, days like this, where both the present and future offer a reason to cheer, are exactly what's needed.
