Quero's HR, Houser Shine as White Sox Beat Rockies 3-2

Friday, July 4th, 2025

DENVER — Adrian Houser allowed two hits in eight innings and rookie catcher Edgar Quero hit his first major league home run — a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth inning — that sent the Chicago White Sox past the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on July 4, 2025.

Rookie reliever Grant Taylor gave up a two-out single in the ninth before striking out Ryan McMahon for his third save.

In a matchup between the two teams with the worst records in the majors, Houser (4-2) permitted two unearned runs on four hits and two walks. He has not yielded more than three runs in any of his eight starts this season. The veteran right-hander was coming off seven sharp innings in a 1-0 win over the Giants that Taylor also saved.

Andrew Benintendi and Miguel Vargas opened the fourth with singles against Antonio Senzatela (3-12), and Quero walked to load the bases. Michael A. Taylor's two-out single gave Chicago a 2-0 lead.

Michael Toglia doubled in the fifth and scored on a throwing error by third baseman Josh Rojas. Tyler Freeman doubled to tie it at 2.

Quero gave Chicago the lead with a 401-foot drive to right field.

Senzatela leads the majors in losses after allowing three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Key Moments

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery had a memorable big league debut after being called up from Triple-A Charlotte. He became the second player since 1920 to reach on catcher’s interference in his first plate appearance, then made a diving, over-the-shoulder catch to end the second inning. He finished 0 for 2 with a walk.

Key Stat

Chicago (29-59) kept the Rockies (20-68) from winning back-to-back home games for the first time this season.

Up Next

White Sox RHP Jonathan Cannon (2-7, 4.59 ERA) starts Saturday opposite Rockies RHP Germán Márquez (3-9, 5.62).

In summary

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on July 4, 2025, in Denver. Adrian Houser pitched eight strong innings for the win, allowing only two unearned runs. Rookie Edgar Quero hit his first career home run, a solo shot in the sixth inning that proved to be the game-winner. Grant Taylor earned his third save. Antonio Senzatela took the loss for the Rockies. Colson Montgomery made his MLB debut for the White Sox, highlighting the game with a notable defensive play. The White Sox improved to 29-59, while the Rockies fell to 20-68. The teams will play again on Saturday with Jonathan Cannon pitching for Chicago and Germán Márquez for Colorado.

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