The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are navigating tough schedules in April with the Cubs focusing on building momentum following a 3-3 record on a tough road trip. Rookie Gage Workman celebrated his first major-league hit in a memorable game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting the importance of small victories amidst pressure. Meanwhile, the White Sox are embarking on a challenging 10-game road trip, starting with a series against the Boston Red Sox. Upcoming matchups will be critical for both teams as they look to improve their standings.
But they all count, even one off a position player like rookie Gage Workman tallied Saturday in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium off infielder Miguel Rojas. The Cubs' 16-0 blowout was so significant in the late innings that Workman, 25, got another at-bat off Rojas in the ninth, slugging a two-run double for his first RBIs.
Workman plans to give the ball to his dad. "It's nice to get that one out of the way," Workman told the Tribune. "I've had a pretty good amount of success off position players through my career, so not a whole lot of stress going out there."
The Cubs aren't going to complain about going .500 on a tough trip. While they let a potential win or two get away from them on the six-game trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, the Cubs head home to Wrigley Field.
The White Sox begin a season-high 10-game trip Friday in Boston. They'll have four against the Red Sox, then head to Minneapolis for three against the Minnesota Twins and wrap up the journey with three in West Sacramento, Calif., against the Athletics.
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