White Sox Rookie Hits First MLB Homer in Tight Win Over Royals

Game delayed over 3 hours due to rain, but Chicago prevails in close contest

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:32am

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An extreme close-up of a baseball player's bat making contact with the ball, captured in a vibrant, expressionist painting style using rapid brushstrokes and neon colors to convey the raw energy and movement of the swing.A young White Sox slugger's first career home run provides a spark of excitement in a rain-delayed victory over the Royals.Chicago Today

Rookie Tanner Murray hit his first career home run and Colson Montgomery also went deep as the Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in a game delayed over 3 hours by rain.

Why it matters

The White Sox are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season, and getting contributions from young players like Murray could be key to their success. The Royals, meanwhile, are hoping to build on their recent improvements and compete in the AL Central.

The details

In the rain-delayed game, the White Sox jumped out to an early lead thanks to homers from Murray and Montgomery. The Royals battled back to make it close, but the White Sox held on for the narrow victory.

  • The game was delayed for over 3 hours due to heavy rain.

The players

Tanner Murray

A rookie outfielder for the Chicago White Sox who hit his first career MLB home run in the game.

Colson Montgomery

A young infielder for the Chicago White Sox who also hit a home run in the victory over the Royals.

Chicago White Sox

The MLB team based in Chicago, Illinois that narrowly defeated the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City Royals

The MLB team based in Kansas City, Missouri that lost a close game to the Chicago White Sox.

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The takeaway

The White Sox's ability to get key contributions from young players like Murray and Montgomery, even in a rain-delayed game, is an encouraging sign as they look to bounce back this season and compete in the AL Central.