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The Chicago White Sox blanked the Cincinnati Reds 5–0 on August 12 at Rate Field, delivering a dominant pitching performance that fell well below the Vegas total of 8.5. Chicago's pitching staff struck out 13 batters while allowing just 2 hits and 0 earned runs, posting a shutout behind crisp defense with no errors. The White Sox offense generated 11 hits and 2 home runs to support the effort, though their .237 batting average and .723 OPS reflected the overall offensive struggles both teams displayed. Cincinnati managed only 2 hits and struck out 13 times, unable to generate any offensive momentum against Chicago's dominant arm. The Reds' pitching surrendered 11 hits and 5 earned runs, a stark contrast to the efficiency shown by the home team. This shutout victory underscores Chicago's ability to win through pitching depth when run production remains modest, a trend that could define their playoff positioning if offensive consistency doesn't improve.