Takeaways After White Sox Win Pitchers' Duel and Walk-Off Mets Again

The Chicago White Sox walked off the New York Mets for the second time in three games.

Aug 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (29) claps after he hits a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After an embarrassing pitching performance against the New York Mets, the Chicago White Sox rebounded with a 2-1 walk-off win by Tristan Peters and won the series.

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Pitching Spectacular

Aug 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith (32) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Once again in a bullpen game, the White Sox shut down the opposing team. After the bullpen was exhausted on Saturday thanks to Luis Castillo going just 2.2 innings, just four pitchers went in the game, giving up next to nothing,

Sean Newcomb would open the game and go two innings, with just two hits allowed and three strikeouts. Bulk reliever Erick Fedde would come into the game after that. In four innings, Fedde would give up three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. He would depart with runners on first and second with nobody out in the seventh.

Hagen Smith would come into the game in a serious jam. He would get out of it by striking out the side. Smith would pitch another scoreless inning. In his first eight major league innings, he's been nearly unhittable, with 13 strikeouts and just one hit allowed, which happened to be a Pete Crow-Armstrong walk-off home run.

However, Grant Taylor would blow the save after not giving up an earned run since July 2. Taylor would get out of the inning without any further damage, and the offense would come through.

Hitting Clutch Late

Aug 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (29), right, is doused by his teammates after he hits a walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The White Sox were struggling to hit anything off Mets starter Nolan McLean for six innings. McLean, through six innings, gave up just one hit and four walks. The White Sox would have a few moments to capitalize with runners in scoring position, but would fail, going 0-for-4. However, designated hitter Andrew Benintendi would hit a clutch double to score third baseman Miguel Vargas from first base to take the 1-0 lead.

While Taylor would blow it in the ninth, Tristan Peters had other plans. With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Peters would hit a walk-off home run that just barely got out on a 3-1 fastball. Once again, the White Sox would walk off the Mets for the second walk-off this series. Even when the offense is struggling, they still find ways to win games.

Next Up

After a series win against the Mets, the White Sox will host the Texas Rangers for a three-game series before a much-needed off-day. On Monday, Rangers starter Kumar Rocker will take on the White Sox offense. For Chicago, another bullpen day will happen, with José Urquidy starting. After six shutout innings in his last outing, Urquidy will look to repeat his performance against the Rangers.