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The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5–1 at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2026, in a game that fell well short of the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. The White Sox's pitching was the decisive factor, allowing just six hits and one earned run while striking out 10 Yankees batters, posting a 4.43 ERA that belied the dominant performance. Chicago's offense, despite matching New York's six-hit output, capitalized with two home runs and five RBIs to build a commanding lead. The Yankees managed only one run on six hits with a single home run, striking out 10 times against White Sox pitching and posting a .774 OPS that underperformed their season average. Both teams committed no errors, but the White Sox's efficiency—converting limited opportunities into runs—exposed New York's offensive struggles at the plate. The lopsided result suggests the Yankees' pitching staff will need to tighten up significantly in the rotation's next turn to avoid further offensive droughts.