Boston Pink Sox beginning pitcher Chris Sale throws in opposition to the Chicago White Sox in the course of the first inning of a baseball sport, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Boston. Credit score: AP/Michael Dwyer
Boston Pink Sox’s Masataka Yoshida, proper, follows via on his RBI single in entrance of Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee in the course of the eighth inning of a baseball sport, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Boston. Credit score: AP/Michael Dwyer
Chicago White Sox beginning pitcher Touki Toussaint throws in opposition to the Boston Pink Sox in the course of the second inning of a baseball sport, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Boston. Credit score: AP/Michael Dwyer
BOSTON — Masataka Yoshida hit a go-ahead RBI single within the eighth inning after Adam Duvall’s sacrifice fly, and the Boston Pink Sox rallied for a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night time.
Taking part in their first sport after being eradicated from postseason competition, the Pink Sox (76-78) received for simply the second time in eight video games.
Seeking to keep away from simply their second 100-loss season in 53 years, the White Sox (58-96) misplaced for the tenth time of their final 13 video games.
Pink Sox starter Chris Sale went 5 scoreless innings, hanging out seven whereas permitting simply three singles and a stroll in opposition to his former crew the place he was a five-time All-Star from 2010-16.
Chicago right-hander Touki Toussaint, who was claimed off waivers after he was designated for project by Cleveland on June 17, gave up a run on 5 hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 6 1/3 innings.
Trevor Story had three hits and rookie Ceddanne Rafaela additionally had a fifth inning sacrifice fly for Boston.
Duvall’s bases-loaded sacrifice got here in opposition to Garrett Crochet (0-2) earlier than Yoshida despatched his grounder between first and second for the tie-breaking run.
Boston Pink Sox’s Masataka Yoshida, proper, follows via on his RBI single in entrance of Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee in the course of the eighth inning of a baseball sport, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Boston. Credit score: AP/Michael Dwyer
Mauricio Llovera (2-3) labored a scoreless inning for the victory and Chris Martin bought the ultimate three outs for his third save.
Trailing 1-0 within the sixth, Chicago scored twice in opposition to reliever Garrett Whitlock. Luis Robert Jr. singled, stole second and third earlier than scoring on Andrew Vaughn’s single. Trayce Thompson delivered a go-ahead RBI double to left-center area hole.
LOWLY 100s
The White Sox misplaced 100 video games in 2018, 1970, 1948 and 1932.
Chicago White Sox beginning pitcher Touki Toussaint throws in opposition to the Boston Pink Sox in the course of the second inning of a baseball sport, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Boston. Credit score: AP/Michael Dwyer
BARBIE NIGHT SELLOUT
The Pink Sox promotion honored successful film of the summer time. There was a pink social gathering earlier than the sport on the right-field higher deck with T-shirts for followers that bought particular tickets. On its web site, the membership additionally known as the stadium (Ken)approach Park.
The sold-out attendance was 37,102.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: Positioned RHP Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured checklist after he underwent surgical procedure to take away a cyst on his proper knee. The crew mentioned he’s anticipated to get better in six to eight weeks. The 27-year-old completed the season with a 5-12 file and a 5.43 ERA in 30 video games, making 27 begins.
Pink Sox: Positioned IF Luis Urias on the 10-day IL with a strained left calf. … RHP Kenley Jansen (Covid-19 checklist) was within the clubhouse and is anticipated to be activated Saturday.
UP NEXT
RHP Dylan Stop (7-8, 4.85 ERA) is scheduled to begin for the White Sox within the center sport of the three-game set climate allowing. RHP Nick Pivetta (9-9, 4.48) is about to go for the Pink Sox.