Colson Montgomery hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a two-run double in the eighth, rallying the Chicago White Sox to an 11-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The prized rookie shortstop hit a three-run homer to tie the game and later broke it open with a two-run double.

One of the best wins of the year by far,” Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable called Wednesday’s 11-9 defeat of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Rookie Colson Montgomery hit a three-run homer and a go-ahead, two-run double, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for an 11-9 win against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Drew Rasmussen was perfect early and the Tampa Bay Rays scratched out four runs in the second inning, then held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

The Sox couldn't overcome a four runs surrendered in an ugly inning for starter Davis Martin, who returned from the injured list.

Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen allowed two runs on three hits over four innings, walking one and striking out five. It was just the fifth time Rasmussen didn't complete five innings, so Edwin Uceta (7-2) picked up the win with two scoreless innings of relief. Pete Fairbanks pitched the ninth for his 17th save.

Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays has been moved up 30 minutes and will begin at 6:05 p.m. because of anticipated severe weather later in the evening.