1 day Ago By Besnik Zekiri, On Tap Sports Net
The Chicago White Sox opened a three-game series at home Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, but a Monday off day and return to the South Side after a 10-game road trip did little to shift their fortunes. They dropped the series opener, 7-2, continuing their trend of lackluster offensive showings following blowout wins. It marked their second straight loss.
Anyone hoping for a bounce-back performance after Sunday's crushing walk-off defeat was left disappointed. Early Homers Not Enough as Brewers Take Opener There was a brief glimmer of hope early. Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr.
launched back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning, giving the Sox a 2-1 lead and a reason to think maybe—just maybe—they'd flipped the switch. But it was all Brewers after that. a ** & two blasts https://t.
co/T4LvPdQ52t pic.twitter.com/MxIKsmH241 Lefty Logic, Righty Regret Bryse Wilson, working in bulk relief behind opener Tyler Gilbert (who, yes, has now started three of the last four games for Chicago), held the Brewers in check after the first inning homer by Isaac Collins.
In the sixth, Wilson ran into trouble after allowing Joey Ortiz to reach base on an infield single, steal second, and score on William Contreras' base hit. Collins, who walked, advanced to third on the play. It prompted manager Will Venable to bring in lefty Brandon Eisert.
Eisert struck out Christian Yelich, then intentionally walked Rhys Hoskins to load the bases for lefty Sal Frelick. That strategy backfired immediately, as Eisert plunked Frelick to bring in the go-ahead run. Caleb Durbin then punched a two-run single through the left side to give Milwaukee a 5-2 lead.
It didn't get better from there. Jared Shuster allowed two more runs to score in the eighth after a bunt single, a hit-by-pitch, and a Miguel Vargas error loaded the bases. Jackson Chourio's infield single brought home one, and a groundout by Collins tacked on another.
After collecting three hits in the first inning, the White Sox managed just one more hit the rest of the night—a single from Vargas, plus three walks and a hit-by-pitch (shoutout to Edgar Quero for wearing one for the team). News and Notes Infielder Josh Rojas began his rehab stint with AAA Charlotte and started at shortstop Tuesday night. New week, new series! Our starters tonight ⬇️ pic.
twitter.com/dsRDHokteI General manager Chris Getz spoke to the media before the game and said the team expects Chase Meidroth to return later this week, with Rojas potentially rejoining the club the following week. Chris Getz says they expect Chase Meidroth to return to the lineup later this week.
Josh Rojas next week. Getz also praised the scorching-hot bat of Charlotte Knights first baseman Tim Elko , who's currently one of the hottest hitters in minor league baseball. Getz on Elko pic.
twitter.com/W6C5KBNoEn Top prospect Colson Montgomery is heading to Arizona to work one-on-one with hitting director Kyle Fuller in hopes of resetting at the plate. Colson Montgomery is being sent to Arizona for some “1-on-1” time to work on his swing, per Chris Getz.
He said it should be for a short duration. What's On Tap Next? The White Sox and Brewers face off again Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. Tobias Myers gets the ball for Milwaukee, while former Brewer and current rookie phenom Shane Smith toes the rubber for the Pale Hose.
First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. CT and will air on CHSN.
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