The White Sox (44-39) will look to strengthen their hold on first place in the AL Central tonight in Baltimore when they take the field for Game 2 of their series against the Orioles (39-47).
Monday's opener belonged to the White Sox, who pulled away late for an 8-2 victory. The game was tied 2-2 entering the eighth inning before Chicago's offense erupted. Colson Montgomery delivered the go-ahead RBI double, Randal Grichuk added an insurance run-scoring single, and Jacob Gonzalez finished with three RBIs as the White Sox scored six runs over the final two innings. Chicago's bullpen was dominant after starter Sean Burke exited, with Grant Taylor, Chris Murphy, and Brandon Eisert combining for 3.2 scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Adley Rutschman drove in both runs for Baltimore with sacrifice flies, but the Orioles managed only four hits and struck out 13 times.
With the win, the White Sox improved to 16-25 on the road while Baltimore fell for the third straight game at Camden Yards and is now just 23-22 at home this season.
Tonight, the White Sox hand the ball to veteran right-hander Erick Fedde, who enters at 2-6 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 74.2 innings. Fedde has been special in June. In 21.1 innings over five appearances, the right-hander has allowed just four earned runs (1.69 ERA). Baltimore counters with right-hander Trey Gibson, who owns a 1-2 record with a 5.64 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 30.1 innings. Unlike Fedde, Gibson has struggled in June allowing 14 runs in 18 innings.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
Monday's opener belonged to the White Sox, who pulled away late for an 8-2 victory. The game was tied 2-2 entering the eighth inning before Chicago's offense erupted. Colson Montgomery delivered the go-ahead RBI double, Randal Grichuk added an insurance run-scoring single, and Jacob Gonzalez finished with three RBIs as the White Sox scored six runs over the final two innings. Chicago's bullpen was dominant after starter Sean Burke exited, with Grant Taylor, Chris Murphy, and Brandon Eisert combining for 3.2 scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Adley Rutschman drove in both runs for Baltimore with sacrifice flies, but the Orioles managed only four hits and struck out 13 times.
With the win, the White Sox improved to 16-25 on the road while Baltimore fell for the third straight game at Camden Yards and is now just 23-22 at home this season.
Tonight, the White Sox hand the ball to veteran right-hander Erick Fedde, who enters at 2-6 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 74.2 innings. Fedde has been special in June. In 21.1 innings over five appearances, the right-hander has allowed just four earned runs (1.69 ERA). Baltimore counters with right-hander Trey Gibson, who owns a 1-2 record with a 5.64 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 30.1 innings. Unlike Fedde, Gibson has struggled in June allowing 14 runs in 18 innings.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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