Benintendi’s Three-Run Double Sparks White Sox Past Rangers

What happened: The White Sox beat the Rangers 10-3 on Monday night, and the game turned in the fifth inning. Yahoo Sports reported that Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead three-run double off Jacob deGrom, driving the ball to right field on a two-out, 2-2 pitch. The hit chased deGrom and gave Chicago a 5-2 lead.

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That swing also broke a personal matchup drought. Benintendi had been hitless in 10 at-bats against deGrom before the fifth-inning double. In one plate appearance, he flipped both the game state and the individual history of that matchup. From there, Chicago had the cushion it needed to turn a close game into a seven-run win.

Why it matters: The result carried weight beyond one night because Chicago entered with a poor recent history in Arlington. The White Sox snapped a 10-game losing streak at Globe Life Field and beat Texas for only the third time in the last 18 meetings, according to the source. That kind of venue and matchup baggage can matter during a long season, especially when teams are trying to prove their record travels.

Tournament impact: Chicago moved to 53-46 and is described by the source as the AL Central leader. The Rangers fell to 50-50. Without adding standings details not supplied in the report, the confirmed implication is straightforward: the White Sox banked a road win against a .500 Texas team, protected their position as a division leader, and did it by forcing an early exit from one of the sport’s most recognizable starters.

Who else changed the game: Miguel Vargas added important production for Chicago, going 3 for 5 with a pair of RBI doubles. In a game where Benintendi supplied the headline swing, Vargas helped stretch the advantage and keep the Rangers from turning the fifth inning into the only separation point.

What to watch: The follow-up question is whether this was a one-night correction or the start of a cleaner road stretch for Chicago against Texas. For the Rangers, the immediate concern is how quickly they move past a game where a fifth-inning lead disappeared and deGrom was knocked out before Texas could stabilize the inning.

Confidence: Confirmed by the source: Chicago beat Texas 10-3, Benintendi hit the go-ahead three-run double in the fifth, deGrom exited after that hit, Vargas went 3 for 5 with two RBI doubles, Chicago is 53-46, and Texas is 50-50. What still needs follow-up: pitching lines beyond deGrom’s exit, bullpen usage, and how the result affects the wider playoff race.