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The Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 at Rate Field in Chicago on Monday. The White Sox's Colson Montgomery and Luis Robert Jr. hit home runs. The White Sox stand at 39-68; the Phillies are 60-46.
Its Tuesday, July 29 and the Phillies (60-46) are in Chicago as their series against the White Sox (39-68) continues. Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Jonathan Cannon for Chicago.
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Perez, who is nearing a rehab assignment after missing three months with an elbow injury, has been a critical clubhouse presence for a rebuilding squad.
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox play the Philadelphia Phillies with a 1-0 series lead. Chicago is 39-68 overall and 23-31 in home games. The White Sox have a 17-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.