The Chicago White Sox secured their first series sweep of the season by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2. Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman delivered back-to-back home runs during a four-run first inning. Vargas hit a three-run homer, and Tauchman contributed a solo shot that cleared the right-field stands. Tauchman also added a two-run double later in the game. Pitcher Aaron Civale earned his first win in seven starts after allowing only one unearned run. The Pirates struggled, suffering their 11th loss in 12 games, while Andrew McCutchen reached a career milestone with his 2,232nd hit.
Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning, leading the White Sox to a decisive 7-2 win over the Pirates.
Vargas hit his 11th homer of the year, a three-run shot, while Tauchman followed with a home run that bounced into the Allegheny River.
White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale secured his first win since a trade, allowing only one unearned run in six innings.
Andrew McCutchen's ninth-inning double tied him with Willie Stargell on the MLB career hit list, marking a notable achievement amid the Pirates' struggles.
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