Daryl Van Schouwen
Staff Reporter, White Sox
Brad Keller had a rough start, and Sox hitters struck out 16 times in the team’s second straight loss.
The left-hander acquired in the Aaron Bummer trade with the Braves has a 2.25 ERA.
Tommy Pham had three hits in the 4-2 defeat.
Infielder Braden Shewmake was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
Automated ball-strike calls can add excitement and make umpires accountable, players say. But the system can also remove part of the human element from the game.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined to shut out the Nationals as the Sox won a second straight series.
The team designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment to free up the roster space.
Erick Fedde and Andrew Vaughn help the Sox win the nightcap 4-0 after dropping the opener 6-3.
Crochet, Leasure, Lee, Ramos and the team’s improved overall play in recent weeks are looking up.