Yankees offense gets help from unlikely source to pick up Max Fried in win over White Sox

The South Side Sox first reported that the Chicago White Sox fell 9-5 in a poorly‑pitched opening start at Rate Field, giving the New York Yankees a decisive victory on July 27, 2026. The piece noted the Yankees’ offense generated enough runs to overcome the White Sox’s early attempts, establishing the final score and the venue. Subsequent coverage added depth.

The Chicago Tribune observed that the White Sox squandered an early three‑run lead before the Yankees surged, while ESPN’s game recap, also dated July 27, confirmed the 9‑5 outcome and outlined key innings. MLB.com highlighted Andrés Sánchez, who finally hit the home run he had waited six years for, describing it as a pivotal moment that bolstered the Yankees’ attack. These accounts collectively detailed the collapse of the early lead and the offensive spark.

The New York Post offered a different angle, saying the Yankees’ offense received help from an unlikely source when Max Fried was credited with the win despite the White Sox’s collapse. While other outlets emphasized the squandered lead and Sánchez’s long‑awaited homer, the Post centered on Fried’s role. The current record stands at a 9‑5 Yankees win over Chicago.