Sweep Looms as Sox Clinch Series with Second Straight Win
Today’s News
Last Night’s Highlights
Miguel González tossed an eight-inning gem and Tim Anderson drove in three runs with a two-run homer (11) and a double to lead the White Sox to their second straight victory over the Astros, 7–1, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
González gave up a lone run, five hits and a walk while striking out four for his sixth triumph of the season.
Leury García and Yolmer Sánchez, batting 1–2 in the lineup, added to the offense with two RBI apiece. Nicky Delmonico knocked out three hits for the second time and scored twice. Delmonico has reached base in each of his first eight career major-league games and is batting .400 since being promoted from Class AAA Charlotte. Yoán Moncada doubled, walked twice and scored.
Enjoy Gonzo’s performance and Anderson’s homer:
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Tonight’s Game
White Sox vs. Astros (7:10 p.m. CT, CSN) as the Sox look to sweep the three-game series. Starting Pitchers: LHP Carlos Rodón (1–4, 4.66) for the Sox, RHP Brad Peacock (10–1, 3.20) for the ‘Stros.
Rodón is scheduled to make his eighth start of the season since returning from the disabled list. He earned a no-decision in his last start vs. Boston, allowing two runs on six hits over 7.2 innings while striking out a season-high 11. Carlos has struck out 31 batters over his last three starts.
Next Up
Beginning tomorrow night, with exciting prospect Reynaldo López making his first start, the White Sox conclude the six-game homestand with a three-game weekend series vs. the Royals. After a day off on Monday, the Sox begin a six game road trip to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers for two and then head to Texas for a four-game weekend series vs. the Rangers. After the road swing, the Sox return to Guaranteed Rate Field for a seven-game homestand against the Twins and Tigers.
Sox vs. Royals:
Tomorrow (7:10 p.m. CT, WGN). Starting Pitchers: RHP López (2017 debut) for the Sox, LHP Danny Duffy (7–7, 3.48) for Kansas City.
Saturday (6:10 p.m. CT, CSN). Starting Pitchers: James Shields (2–4, 6.03) for the Sox, RHP Ian Kennedy (4–8, 4.83) for KC.
Sunday (1:10 p.m. CT, CSN). Starting Pitchers: LHP Derek Holland (6–11, 5.25) for the Sox, LHP Jason Vargas (13–6, 3.40) for the Royals.
Quote of the Day
Manager Rick Renteria on the Sox offensive output the last two nights vs. the Astros:
“When you have solid approaches over an extended period of time and you start putting the bat on the ball over those at-bats, they start to fall. If they continue that way, they’re going to exponentially show those numbers over time: As long as their approach remains the same, and there’s no reason to believe it’s going to change.”
Worth Repeating
The baseball world is still buzzing about Adam Engel’s spectacular catch Tuesday night that robbed the Astros’ Brian McCann of a home run. Read about the reactions from Engel, manager Renteria and winning pitcher Derek Holland.
Prospect Watch
About Last Night…
Eloy Jiménez, almost a daily focus in Prospect Watch, had another multi-hit effort for Class A Advanced Winston-Salem. He singled, doubled, drove in a run and scored twice…C Seby Zavala doubled twice for the Dash, scored a run and recorded two RBI. Eloy is now batting .307 this season, Zavala .319.
1B Casey Gillaspie, who was acquired by the Sox for Dan Jennings, and OF Rymer Liriano both crushed two run homers for Charlotte.
Who has the Best Tools?
Several White Sox prospects were cited by Baseball America in its annual Best Tools survey.
* International League (AAA): 2B Moncada (Best Batting Prospect and Most Exciting Player), RHP Zack Burdi (Best Fastball) and OF Willy García (Best Outfield Arm).
* Southern League (AA): RHP Michael Kopech (Best Pitching Prospect and Best Fastball) and LHP Jordan Guerrero (Best Changeup).
* Carolina League (A Advanced): OF Jimenez (Best Power Prospect). C Zack Collins (Best Strikezone Judgment), RHP Alec Hansen (Best Fastball) and INF Danny Mendick (Best Defensive 2B).
Sox Note of Note
The White Sox have acquired minor-league RHP Steve Johnson from the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. He will report to Charlotte on Friday.
Photo of the Day
The White Sox will wear special nickname uniforms for the inaugural Players Weekend from August 25–27. Read more:
