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Athletics Sweep White Sox as Soderstrom Hits MLB-Leading Ninth Home Run

Oakland achieves its first road sweep since 2023, fueled by Tyler Soderstrom's historic power surge, while Chicago's struggles deepen with a fourth straight loss.

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Overview

  • The Oakland Athletics completed an 8-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, securing their first three-game sweep since July 2024 and first road sweep since June 2023.
  • Tyler Soderstrom hit his ninth home run of the season, leading Major League Baseball and tying for the second-most through 19 games in Athletics franchise history.
  • Oakland's pitching staff, led by JP Sears and three relievers, delivered their second shutout of the season, limiting Chicago to four hits.
  • The White Sox, now 4-14, remain at the bottom of the MLB standings after their fourth consecutive loss and the debut of rookie catcher Edgar Quero.
  • Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday, and Brent Rooker also contributed home runs in the Athletics' dominant performance, improving their record to 9-10.