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The New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on August 22, 2026, at Rate Field, using sustained power and contact to control the interleague matchup. New York produced 16 hits and hit five home runs, turning a lineup that entered with a .699 OPS into an efficient attack against Chicago’s pitching staff. The Mets also drove in all 10 of their runs, limiting their reliance on defensive mistakes or unearned scoring. Chicago generated some offense but could not match that pace, while its hitters struck out 13 times against Mets pitching. The White Sox also committed one error, adding a defensive lapse to a game already tilted by New York’s substantial advantage at the plate. With no Vegas total available, there was no betting line to measure the combined 15-run output against, but the offensive trend was still clear: the Mets paired high-volume hitting with home-run power, while Chicago’s strikeout total reduced its ability to sustain rallies despite scoring five runs. The result should strengthen New York’s run differential while placing added pressure on Chicago’s rotation and bullpen depth.