The White Sox stumbled early after Romy Gonzalez committed an error that led to an early run. Dustin May produced a strong second inning but was hit hard later and was left in too long before being lifted. Bernardino entered and struggled with command, and a sixth-inning collapse produced five runs. Offensive production was limited, with key hitters combining for only two singles and no walks while striking out five. Omar Narváez provided a momentary spark with a home run and defensive play, but the team overall failed to sustain momentum and lost 10-3.
I threw out my back and its two already-herniated discs less than an hour before the game, so I was already in agony. Then the game began and I immediately felt even worse. With the game's very first batter, Romy Gonzalez committed an error. This was a baserunner who came around to score (after a single and a walk loaded the bases with nobody out). With the Pirates owning MLB's worst offense, this felt inexplicable, especially to start the game this way.
Things really unraveled in the sixth. May gave up a homer, a double, and a walk (did I mention that the Pirates have MLB's worst offense?) before he was lifted. IMO May was left in too long. He finally came out but see, the problem was, Bernardino came in. Like May before him, he also struggled with command and was hurt by an error, but he was in charge of his own undoing. Five runs scored in this dismal inning.
Not much went right today for the Sox. In a game you lose 10-3, this feels like an overblown description. It was more like, "Pretty Good Players Today." He caught a runner trying to steal, hit a HR into the Monster seats to tie the game at one all, and walked. 2-3, double, walk, 24 th SB (out of 24 attempts). Another great play in the field and another 1-2-3 inning.
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