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Andrew Benintendi's Pinch-Hit Grand Slam Propels White Sox Past Yankees, Ends Nine-Game Losing Streak at Yankee Stadium
Andrew Benintendi hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning to break a 1-1 tie, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees and snapping a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium. The win was Chicago's first at the stadium since June 2023.
Quick Facts
Who
Andrew Benintendi
What
Benintendi hit a pinch-hit grand slam
When
Thursday night
Where
Yankee Stadium
- Benintendi hit a pinch-hit grand slam
- White Sox defeated Yankees 5-1
- White Sox ended nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game after being hit by a foul ball
- Andrew Benintendi
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi delivered a dramatic pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. The win ended Chicago's nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium, a skid that had seen them outscored 58-18 in the Bronx.
Benintendi came to the plate as the third pinch-hitter of the inning for Chicago, batting for Randal Grichuk. With the game tied 1-1, he turned on the first pitch from Dominican reliever Camilo Doval—a 100 mph sinker—and sent it into the right-center field stands. It was the fourth grand slam of Benintendi's career and his second pinch-hit home run. He previously played 33 games for the Yankees in 2022.
The rally began when pinch-hitter Sam Antonacci doubled off Puerto Rican pitcher Fernando Cruz (4-2). After Tim Hill hit pinch-hitters Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches, Hill recorded one out before Doval entered the game and surrendered the decisive blast.
Yankees starter Ryan Weathers pitched well, allowing only one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings while striking out eight and walking one. However, the Yankees also lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fourth inning after he fouled a pitch off himself near the groin area.
Chicago's win in the Bronx was its first since June 8, 2023, and came after they were outscored 22-7 in the first two games of the three-game series. The victory was the White Sox's fifth in their last 17 road games and capped an 11-game stretch against playoff-caliber teams (Phillies, Braves, Dodgers, Yankees) at 6-5.
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Why This Matters
For White Sox fans, this win signals a possible turnaround after prolonged struggles at a venue that had been a house of horrors. For bettors and baseball analysts, the performance highlights the value of a clutch pinch-hitter and the team's resilience against playoff-caliber opponents. The injury to Jazz Chisholm Jr. also affects the Yankees' infield depth and upcoming lineup.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireGame starts at Yankee Stadium
Jun 18, 2026
WireJazz Chisholm Jr. leaves the game after being hit by a foul ball
Jun 18, 2026
WireAndrew Benintendi hits a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning
Jun 18, 2026
WireFinal score: Chicago White Sox 5, New York Yankees 1