The Arizona Diamondbacks have delivered a commanding performance against the Chicago White Sox in their recent series, securing consecutive shutout victories at Rate Field. Sportsphere24 Updates provides a recap of these decisive wins, highlighting key players and the implications for both teams' standings.
In the series opener on Monday night, June 23, the Diamondbacks routed the White Sox with a dominant 10-0 victory 38. Pavin Smith was the offensive star, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs 3. Josh Naylor also contributed with a two-run double, giving Arizona an early 2-0 lead 3.
On the pitching side, Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4) delivered an impressive performance, striking out 10 batters and allowing just five hits over six scoreless innings. This marked his first time not allowing a run through five innings since September 2023 3. Anthony DeSclafani closed out the game, securing his first career save with three hitless innings 3.
However, the win came at a cost for the Diamondbacks, as both Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor left the game due to injuries. Suárez suffered a right-hand contusion after being hit by a pitch, though X-rays were negative. Naylor experienced right shoulder discomfort 3.
The Diamondbacks continued their offensive and pitching dominance on June 24, again defeating the White Sox by a score of 10-0 1. This marks the second consecutive game where Arizona has shut out Chicago 15.
For the June 24 matchup, the Diamondbacks (14-11) faced the White Sox (6-19) 2. Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.88 ERA) was the probable starting pitcher for Arizona, while Jordan Leasure (2-4, 4.23 ERA) was set to open for Chicago 56.
As of June 24, the Diamondbacks hold a 14-11 record, placing them fourth in the NL West. Their away record stands at 7-5. The White Sox, conversely, are struggling significantly with a 6-19 record, placing them last in the AL Central. Their home record is 4-8 2. The Diamondbacks have won their last two games, while the White Sox are on a three-game losing streak 2.
The Diamondbacks and White Sox are scheduled for Game 3 of their series on June 25 at Rate Field 24.
| Team | Record (W-L) | Batting AVG | Home Runs | Runs Scored (per game) | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 40-38 6 | .255 (T7th) 6 | 110 (5th) 6 | 5.1 (T3rd) 6 | 4.81 (25th) 6 |
| Chicago | 25-54 6 | .221 (30th) 6 | 60 (28th) 6 | 3.5 (T27th) 6 | 4.21 (22nd) 6 |
Key players for Arizona include Corbin Carroll (.321 AVG, 9 HR, 23 RBI) and Pavin Smith (.365 AVG, .487 OBP, .698 SLG) 2. For Chicago, Andrew Benintendi (.246 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI) and Lenyn Sosa (.265 AVG, .291 OBP, .373 SLG) are notable 2.