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The Chicago White Sox edged the Washington Nationals 5–4 on April 24 at Rate Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of Vegas expectations. The White Sox prevailed despite modest offensive output, collecting just 8 hits with a .708 OPS while committing 2 defensive errors. Washington's pitching staff surrendered 8 hits and 4 earned runs with a 5.59 ERA, though the Nationals' bats generated a slightly better .737 OPS with 6 hits and one home run. Both offenses drew 5 walks apiece, but Chicago's bullpen managed 6 strikeouts to Washington's 3, proving the difference in a tightly contested matchup. The game underscored both teams' early-season struggles at the plate—neither squad reached .250 batting average—yet the White Sox capitalized on their opportunities to secure the one-run victory. With Chicago's pitching staff posting a concerning 4.84 ERA, the team will need to tighten its rotation depth as the season progresses.