Davidson's HR lifts White Sox over Twins 2-1
Dylan Covey allowed one run while pitching into the sixth inning of his MLB debut and Matt Davidson hit a solo homer in the seventh to lift the White Sox to a 2-1 win over the Twins on Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
2
Minnesota Twins
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MIN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Target Field · 18,466 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Davidson homered to right (403 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Abreu grounded into fielder's choice to third, L. García scored, Saladino out at second, Anderson to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Castro grounded out to second, Kepler scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Rosario grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Polanco struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Polanco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Castro struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Castro batting
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Play Result 2-1
Robertson relieved Jones.
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Start Inning 2-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-1
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Lineup Change 2-1
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End Inning 2-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
W. García grounded into double play, pitcher to second to first, Davidson out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Ground Out 2-1
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
W. García batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Davidson singled to right center, A. García to third.
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Head to Head
CHW win series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Robbie GrossmanDH8
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerRF22
Jason CastroC18
Jorge PolancoSS11
Eddie RosarioLF9
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Danny Santana3B22
CHW
Tim AndersonSS77
Tyler Saladino2B13
Jose Abreu1B79
Todd FrazierDH99
Avisail GarciaRF24
Matt Davidson3B4
Willy GarciaLF18
Kevan SmithC52
Leury GarciaCF63
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