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Benintendi's pinch-hit grand slam lifts White Sox past Yankees 5-1, ending nine-game skid in Bronx
Andrew Benintendi hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday, ending Chicago's nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium.
Quick Facts
Who
Andrew Benintendi
What
White Sox defeated Yankees 5-1
When
Thursday night
Where
Yankee Stadium
- White Sox defeated Yankees 5-1
- Benintendi hit pinch-hit grand slam in eighth inning
- Montgomery hit home run and made defensive play
- McMahon hit solo home run for Yankees
- Volpe tagged out attempting to stretch double
Andrew Benintendi launched a pinch-hit grand slam off Camilo Doval in the eighth inning Thursday night, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The blast snapped a 1-1 tie and marked a decisive moment for Chicago, which had struggled significantly in the Bronx during recent visits.
Benintendi, batting for Randal Grichuk as Chicago's third pinch hitter of the inning, connected on Doval's first pitch—a 100 mph sinker—driving it into the right-center seats. The home run was the fourth of Benintendi's career and his second as a pinch hitter. His contribution proved pivotal after Sam Antonacci doubled off Fernando Cruz and the White Sox had loaded the bases through a combination of hits and hit batters.
The victory marked the White Sox's first win in the Bronx since June 8, 2023, ending their nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium. The team had been badly outscored in the series to date, trailing 22-7 in the first two games and 58-18 overall during their recent skid in New York. Beyond Benintendi's heroics, Colson Montgomery contributed a home run and made a critical defensive play in the seventh inning, tagging out Yankees batter Anthony Volpe as he attempted to stretch a double.
The Yankees, despite a solo home run from Ryan McMahon in the third inning, saw their four-game winning streak halted. New York's record fell to 9-5 since losing captain Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib, and the team sustained additional injuries when second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. fouled a pitch off near his groin in the fourth inning.
Yankees starter Ryan Weathers allowed one run and three hits over 6⅓ innings while striking out eight and walking one. Chicago's Sean Burke, who followed opener Bryan Hudson, permitted one run and five hits while striking out eight over 7⅓ innings. The White Sox improved to 6-5 in an 11-game stretch against playoff contenders, winning for the fifth time in their last 17 road games.
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Why This Matters
This dramatic turnaround is significant for White Sox fans and playoff projections. Ending a nine-game losing streak at a rival's stadium signals potential momentum shift, especially as Chicago has struggled on the road (5 wins in 17 games). Benintendi's clutch pinch-hit grand slam demonstrates the type of timely hitting needed for postseason contention. For Yankees investors, the loss compounds recent injury concerns with Aaron Judge sidelined and new injuries emerging, threatening their competitive window.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 19, 2026
WireThird inning: Ryan McMahon hits solo home run for Yankees to tie game 1-1
Jun 19, 2026
WireFourth inning: Jazz Chisholm Jr. injured fouling pitch
Jun 19, 2026
WireSeventh inning: Colson Montgomery tags out Anthony Volpe trying to stretch double
Jun 19, 2026
WireEighth inning: Andrew Benintendi hits pinch-hit grand slam off Camilo Doval to break 1-1 tie
Jun 19, 2026
WireFinal: White Sox defeat Yankees 5-1