APRIL 2, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Another solid start not enough for White Sox in 6-4 loss to AstrosHOUSTON — It’s not easy navigating through a Houston Astros lineup that includes Jeremy Peña, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker,...
Another solid start not enough for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros: 'We played until the last out'The Chicago White Sox have had strong starting pitching to begin the season. It wasn't enough Saturday in a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
APRIL 2, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Hector Neris - Earns save in Pressly's absenceNeris picked up the save Saturday against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in 1.1 innings while striking out two.
ImpactRyan Pressly's illness led to a save chance for Rafael Montero on Friday and one for Neris on Saturday. Neris struck out Elvis Andrus to clean up Ryne Stanek's mess in the eighth inning, though he got into trouble in the next frame. Yasmani Grandal walked to start the inning and came around to score on a pair of two-out single, but Neris struck Yoan Moncada out swinging to seal the deal. He may not add too many more saves to his ledger the rest of the way, however, as both Pressly and Montero are ahead of him on the closer depth chart.
APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Seby Zavala - Hits two-run homerZavala went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Astros.
ImpactZavala got his first start of the year in the third game of the season and made the most of it, homering off Jose Urquidy in the fourth inning. He should continue to serve as the White Sox's backup unless Yasmani Grandal gets injured.
APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Astros turn quirky outing into gritty win over White SoxHOUSTON -- The Astros were without three key relievers on a day when their starting pitcher only threw four innings. The lineup managed only...
APRIL 2, 2023•MLB.COM
Yoán Moncada - Hits first homerMoncada went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Saturday against the Astros.
ImpactMoncada's second-inning solo shot off Jose Urquidy brought the WHite Sox to within one, but he didn't do much else at the plate, striking out three times and leaving six runners stranded. After grabbing four hits across his first two games, however, he's seemingly off to a hot start.
APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
José Urquidy - Lasts just four framesUrquidy stuck out five batters in four innings Saturday against the White Sox but gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk. He did not factor into the decision.
ImpactThe long ball was a problem for Urquidy, as he gave up a solo shot to Yoan Moncada in the second inning and a two-run homer to Seby Zavala in the fourth. He was able to finish that frame but didn't come out for the fifth. The lefty doesn't keep the ball on the ground well, so homers could continue to be an issue, as his 1.51 career HR/9 indicates. He'll try to keep the ball in the park Thursday against the Twins in his next start.
APRIL 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE
