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White Sox Complete Season’s First Series Sweep With 7-2 Win Over Pirates

Back-to-back homers by Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman set the tone for Aaron Civale’s strong outing that sealed the sweep.

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Jul 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale (43) throws the ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Miguel Vargas opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning and Mike Tauchman followed with a drive into the Allegheny River.
  • Aaron Civale (2-6) delivered six innings of one-unearned-run ball, striking out six to earn his first victory in a White Sox uniform.
  • Andrew Heaney (4-9) was tagged for seven runs and nine hits over four innings, marking his sixth loss in seven decisions.
  • Chicago snapped its status as the last MLB team without a series sweep while the Pirates suffered their 11th loss in 12 games.
  • The White Sox head to Tampa Bay for a three-game series starting Monday and Pittsburgh returns home to face Detroit with Paul Skenes on the mound.