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Chicago White Sox pitcher Martin Perez made MLB history against Twins in 9-0 win

Jordan SiglerBy 3 Mins Read
Chicago White Sox pitcher MartÌn PÈrez (54) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox pitcher MartÌn PÈrez (54) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Created:

The Chicago White Sox enter the month of April with a .500 record. When these White Sox win, they win big.

The White Sox won their season opener 8-1 over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. They managed to score two total runs for the rest of the series, leading to two losses.

The Chicago White Sox bats came alive

Andrew Benintendi (23) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale
White Sox star Andrew Benintendi (23) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

On Monday, Chicago’s bats came alive in a 9-0 thumping of the Minnesota Twins in front of 10,423 fans at Rate Field. Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, and Michael Taylor all hit a home run against the Twins. Lead-off hitter and third baseman Miguel Vargas went 1-for-2 at bat with two walks. He scored two runs.

But the White Sox pitching was the story of Monday afternoon.

Chicago’s three pitchers combined for a shutout against the Twins. Starting pitcher Martin Perez threw for six innings and recorded nine strikeouts. Mike Vasil pitched for two innings and earned a strikeout. Brandon Eisert threw for one inning and earned three strikeouts.

Martin Perez made history on Monday against the Twins

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Per the White Sox, Perez made MLB history in the win. He joined former Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideo Nomo as the only other league pitcher since 1901 to throw a hitless game in six or more innings with nine strikeouts while making a debut with a new team.

At 33, Perez signed a one-year deal with the White Sox worth $5 million in January. He played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres in 2024. The left-hander from Guanare, Venzuela, won a World Series with the Texas Rangers in 2023 and made an All-Star appearance in 2022.

Perez made an impression on Chicago fans on Monday.

The White Sox are 2-2 before their matchup with the 0-4 Twins on Tuesday.

Chicago White Sox pitcher MartÌn PÈrez (54) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chicago White Sox pitcher MartÌn PÈrez (54) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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