Brooks Baldwin hit a three-run home run in the second inning, helping the White Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Miguel Vargas added a two-run home run in the fifth, further boosting the Sox's performance. Manager Will Venable praised the team's slugging ability after a season of struggles. The White Sox have won four straight games since returning from the All-Star break, marking the first time they've done so since 2005, with players emphasizing their teamwork and successful hitting strategies.
Baldwin jumped on a first-pitch inside fastball from starter Shane Baz, connecting for a three-run home run. 'He threw it middle-in and just put a good swing on it,' Baldwin said.
Manager Will Venable noted, 'We've been missing slug all year. It's really nice to have. That's how you score runs and in bunches, so credit to our guys for having good approaches and getting some good swings off.'
Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth stated, 'Playing together, hitting together, pitching together. We're doing everything together right now, and I think that's awesome. It's fun to be a part of.'
It's the first time the Sox have won four straight coming out of the break since 2005, when they began the second half with five consecutive victories.
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