Chicago – The Chicago White Sox clinched a dramatic 2‑1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday after Tristan Peters hit a 406‑foot home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning. The blast into center‑field seats sealed the White Sox’s 11th walk‑off victory of the 2026 season and marked Peters’ third walk‑off hit of the year.
Key moments
Earlier in the game, left fielder Andrew Benintendi provided the White Sox’s first run. In the eighth inning, Benintendi doubled, driving in Miguel Vargas to give Chicago a 1‑0 lead. The Mets answered in the top of the ninth when Jared Young singled, tying the game and setting up a tense finish.
White Sox reliever Grant Taylor, who entered with a 1‑0 lead, allowed the tying run but rebounded in the bottom half. After the Mets loaded the bases, Peters faced veteran right‑hander Kodai Senga (0‑9) and launched a towering shot that landed in the center‑field seats, ending the game.
Pitching performance
Grant Taylor (6‑2) finished the night by working a two‑hit ninth inning and striking out two batters, earning the win despite the earlier surrender. The White Sox bullpen collectively allowed just one run over seven innings, with Sean Newcomb, Erick Fedde and Hagen Smith combining for five hits and eight strikeouts through the first eight frames.
For the Mets, starter Nolan McLean delivered six scoreless innings, surrendering only one hit and striking out six. He left the game with a strong performance, but the late‑inning rally by Chicago proved decisive.
Looking ahead
Chicago’s next series opens on Monday against the Texas Rangers, with the starting pitcher for the White Sox yet to be announced. The Mets will turn to left‑hander Zac Thornton (3‑4, 3.04 ERA) for their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
The win reinforces the White Sox’s ability to close out tight games, a trait that has become a hallmark of their 2026 campaign. Fans in Chicago can look forward to more competitive baseball as the team continues its push in the American League Central.
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