Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox outlast Guardians 7-6 to split AL Central showdown series

Colson Montgomery hit a home run in the third inning as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 on July 5, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The victory allowed the White Sox to split the AL Central series against the Guardians. With the win, Chicago secured a one-game lead atop the AL Central standings over Cleveland.