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The Chicago White Sox outlasted the Cleveland Guardians 7–6 on July 5 at Progressive Field, surpassing the Vegas total line of 8.5 in a back-and-forth affair. Chicago's offense proved decisive despite recording just nine hits, with three home runs driving in seven runs and posting a .738 OPS that outpaced Cleveland's anemic .680 mark. The White Sox pitching staff struck out nine batters while issuing only three walks, holding the Guardians to five earned runs across the contest. Cleveland managed 12 hits and two homers but squandered opportunities with a .230 batting average and nine strikeouts, unable to capitalize on their offensive volume. The White Sox's power advantage—three long balls versus two—proved the difference in a game where both teams' pitching surrendered elevated earned-run averages above 3.80. Chicago's balanced approach of timely power and strikeout discipline enabled them to escape with a road victory. The White Sox's ability to win despite limited hit production suggests their home-run dependency remains a viable short-term strategy heading into the division stretch.