MAY 8, 2023•MLB.COM
'Something just wasn't clicking': Reds fall to White Sox behind AshcraftCINCINNATI -- Taking a 108.8 mph comebacker by Luis Robert Jr. off his right leg smarted a little for Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft....
Gavin Sheets - Drives in three runsSheets went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in a win over the Reds on Sunday.
ImpactSheets put the cap on a massive 11-run second inning with his three-run shot. It was his third long ball of the year and first since April 22. He'd been stuck in a 5-for-31 (.161) slump since that last homer. Sheets improved his slash line to .258/.315/.394 through 23 contests.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luis Robert Jr. - Scores four runsRobert went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, four runs scored and two walks in Sunday's win against Cincinnati.
ImpactRobert was one of six White Sox to cross home multiple times during Sunday's 17-run outburst. In the second inning alone, he knocked an RBI single and scored two runs. He then doubled in another run and scored again in the third. Robert is quickly picking up steam after an extended slump; he's gone 10-for-19 (.526) with a 5:4 BB:K and five extra-base hits over his last six games.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Hanser Alberto - Perfect day at plateAlberto went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's victory over the Reds.
ImpactAlberto led the charge in Sunday's 17-run explosion by the White Sox. He kicked things off with a two-run shot in the second inning followed by a pair of RBI doubles later in the game. His season OPS jumped from .600 to .903 through 40 plate appearances with the huge performance. Yoan Moncada (back) appears to be nearing a return, which will cut into Alberto's playing time.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Andrew Vaughn - Drives in four runsVaughn went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Reds.
ImpactVaughn was one of six White Sox with multiple RBI in the 17-run outburst Sunday. On top of his three hits, including a two-run triple in the second inning, he also tacked on an RBI sacrifice fly in the fifth. Vaughn boosted his slash line to .248/.347/.419 with 15 extra-base hits and 24 RBI through 34 games.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Reiver Sanmartin - Dealing with sore elbowSanmartin departed Sunday's appearance versus the White Sox due to left elbow soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactSanmartin was charged with three runs over 1.1 innings Sunday before exiting. He will be re-evaluated Monday, at which point we should know whether he'll require a stint on the injured list.
MAY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Kopech - Snags first winKopech (1-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the Reds.
ImpactIt wasn't the cleanest outing but Kopech cruised to victory with a whopping 17 runs of support from his offense. Unsurprisingly, he struggled with the long ball in Cincinnati, serving up four solo homers, including Jonathan India's leadoff shot in the first inning. Kopech had allowed just three home runs over his previous five starts after coughing up five in his season debut. The 27-year-old now owns a 5.97 ERA and a 36:22 K:BB across 37.2 innings. Kopech is projected for a tough home matchup against the Astros next week.
MAY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
