Martín Pérez delivered seven shutout innings, allowing one hit while throwing 85 pitches with 58 strikes and issuing no walks. He exited with a 4-0 lead but was charged with a no-decision after the bullpen surrendered late runs. Pérez became the only modern-era MLB pitcher to pitch 7+ shutout innings, allow one or no hits, leave with a four-plus run lead, and not earn the win. Chicago built an early 4-0 advantage through a Montgomery solo homer, Kyle Teel's multi-hit night, and timely hits, but relievers Carlos Estevez and John Brebbia allowed a Royals comeback.
On Tuesday night, Martin Perez gave the Chicago White Sox everything they could have hoped for - and more. The veteran left-hander carved through the Kansas City Royals lineup with seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit before handing a 4-0 lead to the bullpen. But in a cruel twist that perfectly summed up the White Sox's 2025 campaign, that gem ended in disaster. Instead of earning a well-deserved win, Perez made unwanted MLB pitching history.
Chicago's offense didn't explode, but it gave Perez what should've been more than enough. Colson Montgomery stayed hot with a solo home run in the second inning - his fourth in as many games - while Kyle Teel continued his breakout with a 3-for-4 night, including an RBI single. Timely hits from Lenyn Sosa and Mike Tauchman helped build a 4-0 lead by the end of the sixth.
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