White Sox Minor League Recap: July 23, 2026 Highlights and Lowlights

In a day filled with highs and lows for the White Sox minor league affiliates, the action began with the postponement of the Norfolk Tides at Charlotte Knights game due to inclement weather. This matchup will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Friday, July 24.

In the game between the Montgomery Biscuits and Birmingham Barons, a critical three-run eighth inning propelled the Biscuits (46-46) to a 6-4 victory over the Barons (35-58). Despite a promising start from left-hander Lucas Gordon, who allowed three runs on three hits while striking out four, the Barons couldn’t maintain their lead. The bullpen faltered, with Pierce George surrendering a game-tying double followed by a go-ahead two-run homer, sealing Birmingham’s fate.

The Barons outperformed Montgomery in hits, 10-6, but struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-7 and leaving five on base. Anthony DePino and Colby Shelton both contributed two hits, with Shelton also delivering two doubles and an RBI, earning him MVP honors for the game. Jorge Corona and Adam Fogel each launched solo home runs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

In the first game of a doubleheader, the Winston-Salem Dash edged out the Greensboro Grasshoppers 1-0 in a tightly contested pitching duel. Right-hander Jake Curtis turned in an impressive performance, allowing just two hits over five innings, earning his fourth win of the season. The Dash’s offense was minimal, with Arxy Hernández’s RBI double in the fourth inning proving decisive. Despite their struggles, the Dash managed five hits, with Hernández going 2-for-3.

The nightcap saw the Dash (51-42) face a dramatic turn of events, falling to the Grasshoppers (58-35) 7-6. After leading 4-2, a bullpen collapse allowed Greensboro to score five runs in the sixth inning. Left-hander Christian Oppor made his debut but struggled, giving up four runs without recording an out. Calvin Harris led the Dash offensively, driving in three runs with a two-run homer and a ground out. The Dash’s offense was potent, with eight of their ten hits being extra-base hits, including seven doubles.

In a close contest, the Columbia Fireflies managed to defeat the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2-1. Both teams scored in the first inning, but neither could capitalize further. Columbia out-hit Kannapolis 7-6, but the Cannon Ballers struggled with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-8. Jaden Fauske stood out, going 3-for-3 with a walk and a double, demonstrating his potential for a promotion.

The ACL White Sox triumphed over the ACL Dodgers 4-1, coming from behind after an early run by the Dodgers. Justin Fuson was dominant on the mound, striking out six over six innings. Yordani Soto was a key player, recording an RBI double and contributing to the offense, although the team struggled with runners in scoring position, going 2-for-10.

In a chaotic game, the DSL White Sox fell to the DSL Cardinals 13-8. The Cardinals put up an explosive 12 runs in the first three innings, while the White Sox attempted a comeback with an eight-run rally in the seventh but ultimately fell short. Roderic Ramírez had a challenging outing, allowing nine runs, with most being unearned due to defensive errors. Despite the loss, Sebastian Romero and Fernando Graterol highlighted the day with strong offensive performances.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.