Hey, White Sox fans! It’s been a while. But we’re back for a special Sox/Yankees edition of the Bird App Recap.

Fans and interim managers alike were experiencing all the feels after last night’s blowout.

Why does this make me emotional? https://t.co/bP46olvPJS

— Jacklyn Hilligoss (@JackHill43) August 13, 2024

Despite the thrill of yesterday’s unlikely victory, the infamous campfire milkshake is still a season highlight.

Tried campfire milkshake it alright #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/2rIMWeRl2i

— David Rooney (@DaRooney84) August 14, 2024

When the euphoria wears off, though, reality sets in.

Ohh goodness 🤦🏾‍♂️🤮#WhiteSox #RepBX pic.twitter.com/pyKkK8iU0x

— 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙠 🃏 (@StonecoldSxnick) August 14, 2024

The first two innings were calm for both teams as the starting pitchers retired the sides without any drama. Watching New York fans in meltdown mode is always amusing, though.

If the Yankees get swept by the white sox I will cry

— Luke (@CashmanToHell) August 14, 2024

It was only a matter of time, however, until the Yankees were gonna Yankee, and the White Sox were gonna White Sox. In the top of the third, Jonathan Cannon issued a leadoff walk to Anthony Volpe. Alex Verdugo grounded into a force out, and then, you know, Juan Soto. He cranked his first no-doubter of the evening, over the left field wall. New York 2, Chicago 0.

Juan Soto launches a two-run home run over the left-field wall, his 31st of the season, and the #Yankees take a 2-0 lead over the #WhiteSox in the third.

Soto has now homered in 28 of the 30 #MLB parks. Texas and Seattle are the only ones missing.
pic.twitter.com/0lGu2FCuxd

— Bronx Bombers News (@NewsBronx) August 14, 2024

The bustling White Sox offense from last night was dead, kind of like White Sox Twitter tonight. Who thought it was a good idea to do this Bird App Recap, anyway? I didn’t even think about the game having to compete with Hard Knocks on MAX. That’s what I get for ignoring Chicago Bears football.

I will sue HBO if I have to watch the #whitesox instead of Hard Knocks right now. pic.twitter.com/eTnr340gRk

— Bologna (@PeterFonseca) August 14, 2024

When the alternative to Hard Knocks as we wait for Max to solve the delay is White Sox baseball pic.twitter.com/MX2LNJyy9H

— lstanczyksports (@lstanczyksports) August 14, 2024

It wasn’t until the bottom of the fourth inning, with two outs, that the red-hot Andrew Benintendi slapped a single to center. Don’t get too excited because that was one of only five Sox hits on the night. They did have four walks, however.

Benintendi ends the no-no bid for Nestor#WhiteSox #RepBX

— 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙠 🃏 (@StonecoldSxnick) August 14, 2024

#WhiteSox offense is looking very White Sox tonight. #MLB

— Kevin (@Kevkev561) August 14, 2024

The Yanks’ offense was truly just the Soto show, as he drove in all four of their runs. He smacked his second oppo taco in the top of the fifth.

Juan Soto (32)

Opponent: Chicago White Sox
Pitcher: Jonathan Cannon
Date: 8/13/24

Exit Velocity: 110.4mph
Distance: 416ft
Launch Angle: 25° pic.twitter.com/z4dAQayH22

— Yankees Home Runs (@NYY_HR) August 14, 2024

Brady Sizemore pulled Sox starter Jonathan Cannon after 4 2/3 innings and 95 pitches. It definitely wasn’t a bad start; most of the pitchers in the MLB can’t get Soto out either, so don’t feel too bad, Johnny.

Jonathan Cannon pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits including 2 Juan Soto HRs. Walked 3, struck out 4. 95 pitches, 53 strikes. Yanks up 3-0. pic.twitter.com/wJUO12yP9O

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) August 14, 2024

And as much as things change, they also stay the same. Case in point: the White Sox in the bottom of the sixth.

White sox had a runner on second with no outs and decided to bunt him over to third.And I just don’t understand why you would do that when you’re down, 3-0. Robert strikes out and then they fly out. No runs

— Aaron (@AaronDerek) August 14, 2024

And because you can never see too many Soto jacks, you have to watch his third. It was the first three-home run game of his career. Of course, it came off of the 2024 White Sox.

Juan Soto crushes his third home run of the game and his 33rd of the season, and it’s 4-0 #Yankees in the seventh.

This is Soto’s first career three-homer game.
pic.twitter.com/0pJxB1rjQm

— Bronx Bombers News (@NewsBronx) August 14, 2024

Soto is making us his bitch tonight! Good god! #WhiteSox #yankees #southsidepride #homeruns

— Jeni Donahue (@JeniDonahue) August 14, 2024

Yankee starter Nestor Cortés, who had been struggling this season, pitched a gem and got himself right against the White Sox. Bronx fans are excited but still dunking on the performance. NY fans don’t know what misery is.

Nice to see the Nasty version of Nestor is still in there (even if it is the White Sox).
pic.twitter.com/ucYiG2UE5x

— Jarv (@JarvFromOz) August 14, 2024

Mark Leiter Jr. came on in relief of Cortés in the bottom of the eighth. The former Chicago Cub surrendered one lonely run to the Good Guys. He walked Corey Julks and Lenyn Sosa, and then Luis Robert Jr. came through with a two-out RBI single.

Comeback? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/0wcxESZFGZ

— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) August 14, 2024

Comeback? Sizemore magic? Hmmm … maybe?! Old friend Tommy Kahnle, who got the last out of the eighth after Leiter got lit up, found himself in a bit of a jam in the ninth when he gave a leadoff free pass to Andrew Vaughn. Gavin Sheets followed with a double, and in came another old friend, Jake Cousins.

I should not be this nervous FOR A WHITE SOX GAME but here we are

— Sophia Milagros (@SophiaMilagros2) August 14, 2024

Korey Lee followed with a strikeout because, of course, but then Miguel Vargas walked. Bases were loaded. Queue the suspense.

if the white sox hit a walk off grand slam, i swear

— 🎥 𝙰𝚗𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚠 𝙱𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 (@AndrewBleach_) August 14, 2024

But nope. Brooks Baldwin goes down swinging. No comeback on the schedule tonight. Oh, and this, too.

The White Sox have been eliminated from the AL Central race.

— Not Larry, Marquis de Knable (@iamnotlarry_) August 14, 2024

Get your rest for the rubber match tomorrow.