The New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Saturday, snapping a road skid as Luis Robert Jr. homered twice against his former club.
The New York Mets (59-71) defeated the Chicago White Sox (67-62) 10-5 on Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, snapping a road losing streak and evening the series. Luis Robert Jr. powered the Mets with two home runs against his former team, while Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, and Luis Torrens also went deep for New York. The White Sox, who lead the AL Central, could not overcome the Mets’ power surge.
Mets: Robert’s Revenge and Power Outburst
Luis Robert Jr., who spent parts of six seasons with the White Sox before being traded, made his return memorable. He launched two home runs, part of a 10-run Mets attack that featured four total homers. Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, and Luis Torrens each added a solo shot, giving the Mets their highest run total in a road game in weeks. The outburst came against a White Sox pitching staff that had been solid all season but struggled to contain New York’s lineup.
The Mets entered the game having lost four straight on the road, including Friday’s 6-4 heartbreaker in which Jake Rogers hit a walk-off homer off Jefry Yan. Saturday’s win was a statement, showing that even with key injuries, the Mets’ offense can carry them. New York is missing Juan Soto and Mark Vientos (10-day IL), as well as closer Devin Williams (15-day IL), but the lineup depth stepped up.
White Sox: Missed Opportunities and Pitching Woes
For the White Sox, the loss was a missed chance to clinch the series. They had won Friday’s opener in dramatic fashion, but Saturday’s pitching faltered. The White Sox allowed 10 runs on four home runs, a rare off night for a staff that has been a cornerstone of their AL Central lead. Offensively, Chicago managed five runs but could not keep pace with the Mets’ power display.
The White Sox are dealing with a lengthy injury list, including starters Drew Thorpe (60-day), Ky Bush (60-day), and Davis Martin (15-day), plus relievers Jordan Leasure (60-day), Cionel Perez (15-day), and Devin Williams (15-day). Juan Soto is also on the 10-day IL. Despite these absences, Chicago remains in first place, but Saturday’s loss highlighted their vulnerability against a hot-hitting opponent.
Turning Point: Robert’s Second Homer
The game’s pivotal moment came when Luis Robert Jr. hit his second home run of the night, extending the Mets’ lead to a comfortable margin. That blast, combined with the earlier home runs from Bichette, Benge, and Torrens, put the game out of reach for the White Sox. The Mets’ four-homer night proved too much for Chicago’s bullpen, which had been taxed in Friday’s extra-innings affair.
What It Means
The Mets, despite their sub-.500 record, showed they can spoil the postseason hopes of contenders. They have now won two of their last three games and will look to take the series in Sunday’s rubber match. The White Sox, meanwhile, still hold a slim lead in the AL Central, but Saturday’s loss was a reminder that they cannot afford to drop games against lower-tier teams. With the injury list mounting, Chicago’s depth will be tested as they push for the playoffs.
- Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs against his former team.
- Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, and Luis Torrens also homered for the Mets.
- The Mets snapped a road losing streak with the win.
- The White Sox remain in first place in the AL Central despite the loss.
- Both teams have significant players on the injured list.
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