Mets’ Late Lead Evaporates as White Sox Rally for Walk-Off Win
In a dramatic turn of events at Rate Field in Chicago, the New York Mets saw a comfortable 4-0 lead slip away as the Chicago White Sox mounted a stunning comeback, capped by Jake Rogers’ two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning to secure a 6-4 victory. The game, which had been firmly in the Mets’ control through five innings, unraveled in the sixth when the White Sox unleashed a power surge that changed the complexion of the contest.
The pivotal moment came in the bottom of the sixth inning when Miguel Vargas, Randal Grichuk, and Colson Montgomery delivered consecutive home runs, erasing the Mets’ lead and igniting the home crowd. This three-homer barrage was the key statistic that explained the betting result, as the White Sox moneyline cashed, the under 8 lost with 10 combined runs scored, and Chicago covered the -1 run line. The Mets’ starting pitcher, Yan (1-1), who had been effective early, was charged with his first loss in his seventh major league game, while Castillo (4-10) took the win for the White Sox.
Despite the Mets’ early dominance, including a three-run fifth inning highlighted by a homer from Benge, the bullpen could not hold the lead. The White Sox’ resilience and timely hitting proved decisive, with Rogers delivering the final blow in the ninth. The loss is a bitter pill for the Mets, who had controlled the game’s tempo but ultimately fell victim to Chicago’s explosive offense. For the White Sox, the victory is a testament to their never-say-die attitude, as they rallied from a four-run deficit to claim a thrilling win.
Shimanta Das 
