The Chicago White Sox knocked off the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday, August 28, 2026, in a nine-inning division road game that saw Colson Montgomery deliver the biggest offensive punch. Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, Andrew Benintendi added two hits and two RBI, and a reshaped bullpen trio of Hagen Smith, Grant Taylor, and Bryan Hudson held Minnesota in check after starter Luis Castillo ran into early trouble. The win gives Chicago a three-run margin victory over a division rival in the 2026 regular season.

White Sox Offense Jumps on Dean Kremer Early

Minnesota's Dean Kremer had a rough night on the mound, lasting just four innings while allowing five earned runs on seven hits and three walks, striking out three. Chicago's hitters consistently put the ball in play against him, and the damage was significant enough to put the game out of reach before the Twins could mount a real answer.

Montgomery was the standout. His home run was the exclamation point on a 2-for-4 performance that accounted for three of the Sox's seven runs. Benintendi was steady alongside him, going 2-for-4 with two RBI to give the lineup a dependable presence in the middle. Munetaka Murakami also contributed with a 2-for-4 night at the plate, though he did not drive in a run.

Luis Castillo Struggles; White Sox Bullpen Shuts the Door

Castillo, a known quantity in the AL Central, did not have his best stuff Friday. He gave up four earned runs on eight hits over four innings, walking one and striking out just one. That early exit put Minnesota's bullpen in a tough spot for the rest of the night.

For Chicago, the pitching story after Castillo's departure was the bullpen's performance. Hagen Smith went 1.1 innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two and giving up no earned runs. Grant Taylor then took over and was sharp across 2.2 innings — one hit, no walks, three strikeouts, zero earned runs. Taylor earned the win. Bryan Hudson closed it out in the ninth, allowing two hits but no runs to record the save.

Turning Point: Montgomery's Home Run Extends the Lead

With Minnesota's offense keeping the game within range thanks to Brooks Lee's solo home run and three RBI night and Kody Clemens adding a solo shot of his own, the Twins were not going away quietly. Lee finished 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI — a genuine threat at the plate. But Montgomery's home run gave Chicago a cushion that the bullpen then protected, and the Twins never closed the gap below three runs.

Key Performers

  • Colson Montgomery (CHW): 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI
  • Andrew Benintendi (CHW): 2-for-4, 2 RBI
  • Munetaka Murakami (CHW): 2-for-4
  • Brooks Lee (MIN): 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
  • Kody Clemens (MIN): 2-for-4, HR, 1 RBI
  • Grant Taylor (CHW, W): 2.2 IP, 3 K, 0 ER
  • Bryan Hudson (CHW, SV): 1.0 IP, 0 ER
  • Dean Kremer (MIN, L): 4.0 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 3 BB

What's Next for the White Sox

Chicago will continue the road series against Minnesota. The Sox carry positive momentum out of Friday's win, with the bullpen performing well and the middle of the lineup producing. The next game in this division matchup will be one to watch as both clubs look to gain ground in the AL Central in the final weeks of the 2026 regular season.