The White Sox closed out their three-game series against the Texas Rangers with a decisive 10-4 victory on Wednesday night. This result means Chicago took the series 2-1 after splitting the opening two games in Houston.
The series had been a tight contest. The Rangers won Wednesday's opener 11-2, but the White Sox responded with an 11-7 victory the following night. Texas then reclaimed the lead with an 11-2 win on Tuesday before this final game.
Both teams entered this contest with mixed form. The White Sox had won three of their last five games, including victories over the Mets and the Rangers. The Rangers had also won three of five, taking two of three against the Angels before dropping both games to Chicago.
The 10-4 scoreline reflected a game where the White Sox found their rhythm. They needed the points badly after the middle-game loss, and this victory put them in control of the series. The margin of six runs suggested a comfortable finish rather than a tight contest.
This result means Chicago leaves Houston with momentum after the series. The Rangers, meanwhile, drop to .500 or below for the first time in weeks and will need to regroup before their next series begins.