The New York Mets handed the Chicago White Sox a 10–5 loss at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, August 22, 2026, chasing starter Luis Castillo before he could complete three innings and getting a multi-homer, three-RBI night from Luis Robert Jr. to pull away decisively. The Sox never found an answer for a Mets lineup that piled up 13 hits, leaving Chicago on the wrong end of a five-run margin through nine innings.

Luis Castillo's Early Exit Dooms White Sox Starting Pitching

The story on the mound started and ended with Castillo's inability to get through the third inning. The right-hander lasted just 2.2 innings, allowing 8 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 and walking 1. That performance forced the Sox bullpen to cover the remaining 6.1 innings, and the relief corps didn't fare much better. Tyler Schweitzer worked 3.1 innings but surrendered 5 hits and 3 earned runs. Huascar Brazobán added another earned run in his single inning, and Trevor Richards was touched for 2 more over the final two frames. In all, Chicago pitchers allowed 16 hits and 10 earned runs on the night — a collective effort that gave the Mets far too many opportunities to extend their lead.

Austin Warren earned the win for New York, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts. Luis Castillo was tagged with the loss.

Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge Power the Mets Offense

Robert Jr. was the most damaging bat in the Mets lineup, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and 3 RBI. Carson Benge added 3 hits, a home run, and 2 RBI in five at-bats. Luis Torrens was efficient off the bench, delivering a homer and 2 RBI in just one plate appearance. Bo Bichette went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI, while Marcus Semien contributed 2 hits and an RBI. Jared Young rounded out the multi-hit contributors with a 2-for-5 night. The Mets were relentless across the lineup, making it nearly impossible for any Chicago pitcher to strand runners.

White Sox Offense Shows Life but Falls Well Short

Chicago's offense wasn't completely silent, but it was nowhere near enough. Braden Montgomery went 1-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI, providing the Sox's biggest punch. Tristan Peters added a solo shot and an RBI in 3 at-bats, going 1-for-3. Chase Meidroth was the most consistent hitter in the lineup, going 2-for-5, though he didn't drive in a run. The Sox managed to put five runs on the board, but with Castillo lasting fewer than three innings and the bullpen unable to keep New York in check, the deficit never felt surmountable.

Mets starter Christian Scott worked 4.2 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 4 walks before handing it to the bullpen. Jonathan Pintaro allowed an earned run in 0.2 innings. After that, New York's relievers — Warren, Dedniel Núñez, and Kodai Senga — combined for 3.2 scoreless innings to close out the game.

Key Performances

  • Luis Robert Jr. (NYM): 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
  • Carson Benge (NYM): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Luis Torrens (NYM): 1-for-1, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Bo Bichette (NYM): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Marcus Semien (NYM): 2-for-5, 1 RBI
  • Braden Montgomery (CWS): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Tristan Peters (CWS): 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Chase Meidroth (CWS): 2-for-5
  • Luis Castillo (CWS, L): 2.2 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 K, 1 BB
  • Austin Warren (NYM, W): 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 BB

What's Next for the White Sox

The Sox remain at Guaranteed Rate Field for the continuation of this series against the Mets. After a night in which the rotation, bullpen, and offense all fell short of what was needed, Chicago will need a reset at the starting pitcher spot and sharper work from whoever takes the mound next. The five-run loss is a hard one to absorb at home, and the club will be looking for a bounce-back performance to split or salvage the series.