After recording their first series of scans, chicago white sox Looking to carry momentum into Monday’s series opener against the hosts cleveland guardians
this white sox They found themselves 10 games below .500 after a dismal start, but they took some of the pressure off their team with a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals over the weekend.
Luis Robert Jr. homered in Sunday’s 5-2 win, while Romy Gonzalez had three hits, including a two-run triple. Chicago held the Royals to a total of three points in the series.
“Everybody knows we have a really talented team,” Gonzalez said. “We just put it together. Played great defense, hit the ball situationally, pitched, the bullpen did a good job. We were definitely a dangerous team when we hit.”
Chicago will start a three-game series with Cleveland, who is looking to bounce back after sweeping the New York Mets over the weekend.this guardian Lost all three games by one point — including both ends of Sunday’s double
“It’s tough, especially those singles games,” guardian said center fielder Myles Straw. “Those are the ones you really want to win. Especially since we’re leading all of those games. It’s baseball. It’s a little frustrating, but we’ve got to keep going.
Cleveland will send right-hander Hunter Gaddis (0-1, 6.86 ERA) in the series opener in place of Peyton Battenfield, who is on the injured list with right shoulder soreness.
Gaddis, 25, will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus after going 1-2 with a 5.12 ERA in four games. The rookie started the season in the majors, but allowed a total of 15 runs in 17 2/3 innings in his first four starts.
gaddis started to object white sox Last September, he allowed seven runs, eight hits and a walk over four innings. Gavin Sheets, Andrew Vaughn, Yoan Moncada, Yasmani Grandal and Elvis Andrus all beat him in home runs
Chicago had hoped to start Mike Clevinger, but the veteran was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right wrist inflammation.this white sox Instead, expect to turn right-hander Jesse Scholtens (0-1, 3.00), who was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
Skortens, 29, played in both games white sox In early April, two runs (one run) were allowed in three innings.He is 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA in seven starts in Charlotte this season.
Chicago got a boost from right fielder Clint Frazier in Sunday’s win over Kansas City, who went 1 for 3 and scored on his sixth at-bat. Chicago selected Frazier’s contract from Charlotte ahead of Sunday’s game.
“Fraser has been a great addition to our club,” white sox manager Pedro Grifool said. “He brings a lot of energy. He plays well outfield, he hits the ball well, he’s quick with his hands, and he’s got a lively body. I’m glad he’s here. I’m looking forward to seeing him play and become part of us.
Chicago won two of three games against Cleveland last week and needs to be careful with third baseman Jose Ramirez, who homered in both games Sunday against the Mets .
Despite Ramirez’s efforts, guardian Lost 11 of last 17 games, dropped below .500 in six games, a season high
“As a team, it’s frustrating,” said Cleveland reliever Trevor Stephen. “Looks like the offense is on and the bullpen is going to be tough. But it’s been a long season. We’re fighting and we’ll be fine.”
–Field-level media