The Chicago White Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2, achieving their first series sweep this season. Miguel Vargas initiated the scoring with a three-run homer, followed by a back-to-back homer from Mike Tauchman. Tauchman also tallied a two-run double, helping to secure the win. Aaron Civale earned his first victory since joining from Milwaukee, allowing one unearned run in six innings. The Pirates struggled, marking their 11th loss in 12 games, with Andrew Heaney suffering the loss after giving up seven runs in four innings.
Miguel Vargas hit a three-run shot to open the scoring against Andrew Heaney, his 11th homer of the year but first since June 15.
Tauchman followed by launching a drive that carried over the right-field stands and bounced into the Allegheny River.
The White Sox became the last major league team to sweep a series this season as they sent the Pirates to their 11th loss in 12 games.
Tauchman hit a two-run double in the fifth to chase Heaney and extend the lead to 7-1.
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