Chicago White Sox Win 2-1 Over Cleveland Guardians

The Chicago White Sox claimed sole possession of first place in the AL Central with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

What happened?

Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox are now 22-4 in their last 26 home games.

Why it matters for Chicago White Sox

Sean Burke struck out six in 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits and one walk.

The Guardians' Parker Messick struck out a career-high 10 in 7 2/3 innings.

What comes next?

The White Sox will face the Guardians again on Wednesday, with Erick Fedde starting for the White Sox.

The Guardians will start Tanner Bibee, who has a 4.03 ERA this season.

Miguel Vargas' home run was his career-best 17th of the season.

The White Sox have won nine straight home series.

Sean Newcomb threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief for his second save.

The White Sox are 11-1 against the AL Central at home.

Colson Montgomery singled home Randal Grichuk in the fourth inning.

Kahlil Watson hit his first career home run off Burke in the fifth inning.

The White Sox have 16 one-run wins, the most in the majors.