The Chicago White Sox, coming off a challenging season, almost set a new positive record on Tuesday. Shane Smith’s debut against the Minnesota Twins saw him pitch 5 ⅔ innings of two-run ball, breaking the White Sox’s streak of consecutive innings without giving up an earned run.
Despite this, the White Sox joined a select group of teams since MLB’s integration to start the season with four five-plus inning starts without allowing any earned runs. The other teams achieving this were the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays, 2013 San Francisco Giants, and 1976 Milwaukee Brewers.
It’s interesting to note that such a streak at the beginning of the season doesn’t guarantee success, as the Blue Jays and Brewers failed to reach 70 wins, while the Giants finished with 76 wins.
Smith, the No. 1 pick in last winter’s Rule 5 Draft, showcased his talent during his debut. Despite a strong performance, a decision to replace him backfired, leading to a turn of events where the White Sox went from leading to trailing.
The White Sox, with a record of 2-2, showed improvement compared to last season when they struggled to secure wins.
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