White Sox Minor League Roundup: April 9, 2026

The Memphis Redbirds quickly took control of their matchup against the Charlotte Knights, scoring three runs off starter Douglas Nikhazy in the early innings. Nikhazy, who joined the team as a waiver pickup from the Cleveland Guardians, struggled throughout his outing, managing only 3 2/3 innings while allowing five hits and three runs. The Redbirds added another run in the sixth inning against Tyler Gilbert, solidifying their lead.

Charlotte (5-6) finally found their footing in the third inning, as LaMonte Wade Jr. delivered the Knights’ sole highlight of the night with an RBI double that scored Mario Camilletti. Despite racking up seven hits and working three walks, the Knights couldn’t capitalize further. On a positive note, Sam Antonacci extended his hitting streak to 10 games, leading off the ninth with a single. His impressive spring slash line now stands at .342/.500/.526, with an OPS of 1.026.

In another contest, the Chattanooga Lookouts faced off against the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field, where both teams remained hitless through the first four innings. The Barons (2-4) struggled to gain any momentum, exchanging quick outs with the Lookouts. However, the game shifted dramatically in the fifth inning when Chattanooga launched back-to-back solo home runs off starter Lucas Gordon, taking a 2-0 lead that they would not relinquish.

Chattanooga continued to build on their advantage in the eighth, delivering a series of extra-base hits to extend their lead to 6-2. Birmingham managed to plate two runs in the bottom half of the inning via a sacrifice fly and a force out, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Despite having nine baserunners, the Barons couldn’t string together the timely hits necessary for a comeback.

The Winston-Salem Dash made a strong statement with an 8-3 victory over the Frederick Keys. The Dash (4-2) came out swinging, notching three doubles in the first inning from Caleb Bonemer, George Wolkow, and Jacob Burke, which helped them score four quick runs. The Keys attempted to narrow the gap, bringing the score to 4-3, but Winston-Salem responded decisively in the seventh. Bonemer hit a three-run homer, and DePino added a solo shot, sealing the game.

Grant Umberger turned in a solid performance for the Dash, going five innings while allowing just two hits and one earned run, complemented by five strikeouts. Jake Peppers faced some challenges in the sixth, allowing a run on three hits and two walks, but Luke Bell was brought in to halt the Keys’ momentum, finishing the game alongside Drew Conover, who kept Frederick scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

Meanwhile, the Hickory Crawdads secured a 3-0 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, with Max Banks shining on the mound. Remaining unscored upon through four innings, Banks allowed only one hit and one walk while striking out seven batters. The White Sox selected him in the 14th round last year, and the 22-year-old is making his professional debut look effortless.

However, things took a turn in the fifth inning when Jeremy González came in, giving up two runs in the fifth and another in the sixth, providing Hickory all the runs they needed. The Cannon Ballers (2-4) managed just four hits and left three runners in scoring position, yet failed to mount any significant rally.

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