The White Sox opened up the spring season today against the Padres at Camelback Ranch. Although the club lost 6-2, Lance Lynn pitched well, allowing just one run over his three innings of work. Additionally, Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger homered in the effort.
Lynn started off a bit shaky, allowing three straight base hits to open the game. After that first inning, however, Lynn settled down and found his grove. Looking like his usual self, he punched out four hitters in his spring debut and allowed zero walks. Kendall Graveman came in and worked one inning where he punched out two batters while allowing one run. Jose Ruiz also threw an inning today and struck out one batter as well.
Gavin Sheets opened the spring with a solo homer, and Jake Burger also added to the score with a homer late in the ninth inning. As for the rest of the offense, Yoan Moncada worked two walks, Tim Anderson went 0-for-2, and Luis Robert hit a double down the left-field line for his only hit of the day. Eloy Jimenez also went 1-for-2 with a base hit.
W: Aaron Brooks (1-0) | L: Kendall Graveman (0-1)
Box Score
Offensive Recap:
Luis Robert Jr: 1-for-2, 2B
Eloy Jimenez: 1-for-2
Yoan Moncada: 0-for-1, 2 BB
Jake Burger: 1-for-2, HR, RBI, R, K
Gavin Sheets: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, R
Pitching Recap:
Lance Lynn: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Jose Ruiz: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Lane Ramsey: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Declan Cronin: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
White Sox Scoring Recap
Bottom 2nd: Gavin Sheets homers to right field. 2-1 Padres.
Bottom 9th: Jake Burger homers to left field. 6-2 Padres.
Notable Performances
Lance Lynn: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Lance Lynn, set to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, threw three solid innings. He started the first inning with three straight hits, then cruised through the next two innings, recording four strikeouts in three innings of work. Lynn looked good overall in his spring debut.
In addition: have no fear with all the changes to baseball in 2023, as Lance Lynn’s K strut is still here!
Gavin Sheets: 1-for-3: HR, RBI
Jake Burger: 1-for-2, HR, RBI
Yoan Moncada: 0-for-1: 2 BB
Moncada, who is also set to play for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic, looked good at the plate as he worked two walks today on deep counts.
Next Matchup
The White Sox will take on the Angels tomorrow at 2:10 PM CT. Tanner Banks is scheduled to start, and it is likely that many regulars are going to see time once again.
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