Overview

• The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on May 15, ending their three-game losing streak and preventing Chicago from achieving a rare road series sweep.
• Reds pitcher Nick Martinez delivered seven shutout innings, supported by three home runs from Cincinnati’s offense to secure the win.
• The White Sox had previously won three consecutive games for the first time in 2025, including a 4-2 victory on May 14 powered by Davis Martin’s career-best 6⅔ innings and Mike Vasil’s first career save.
• Rookie contributions from Chicago’s Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, and Miguel Vargas highlighted the series, showcasing progress in the team’s ongoing rebuild.
• The White Sox fell to 14-30 on the season, while the Reds improved to 21-24, maintaining their fourth-place position in the NL Central.