Robertson, Jones Will Return to Sox Camp as WBC Champs; DRob Gets Last Out for USA

Today’s News

USA Wins First WBC Championship

Team USA, with White Sox relievers David Robertson and Nate Jones bolstering the bullpen throughout the tournament, captured its first World Baseball Classic title last night at Dodger Stadium with a convincing 8–0 victory over Puerto Rico. Robertson tossed a scoreless ninth, giving him the distinction of recording the final out of the game by retiring Astros’ star Carlos Correa.

Yesterday’s Highlights

2B Yolmer Sanchez (see Photo/Video of the Day) slugged his second home run of the spring and tripled while LF Melky Cabrera delivered a two-run double in the Sox’ 5–3 loss to the A’s at CR-G.

This Afternoon’s Game

White Sox vs. Reds at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (3:05 p.m. CT, CSN). LHP Jose Quintana, in his first Cactus League start since returning from the World Baseball Classic where he pitched so well for his native Colombia, is the scheduled Sox starter. Others set to pitch are: RHP Zack Burdi, LHP Dan Jennings and RHP Michael Ynoa.

How Jimmy Fallon Has Influenced Quintana

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Tomorrow’s Schedule

White Sox vs. Oakland at Mesa (3:05 p.m. CT, WLS Radio, CSN). LHP Carlos Rodon is scheduled to start for the Sox.

Roster Moves

The White Sox have optioned OF Adam Engel and RHP Tommy Kahnle to Class AAA Charlotte and reassigned LHP Jace Fry and C Roberto Pena to minor-league camp.

Quote of the Day

Photo/Video of the Day

Sanchez goes deep yesterday vs. the A’s.