In the first game of the series, the Indians will send Trevor Bauer (4-2, 3.69 ERA) to the mound.
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Chicago White Sox’s J.B. Shuck reacts after being picked off at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, June 17, 2016, in Cleveland. The Indians won 3-2.
The original solution for the White Sox was simple: Scoop up another big-name pitcher and solidify yourself as a real contender.
Naquin, who was 3 for 3 with two walks, hit a two-run triple in the fourth and a two-run homer in the sixth. I like Santana so why not back him… “It doesn’t happen very often”. James Shields, who was brought in to stabilize the rotation earlier this month, was lit up for eight runs in 1 2/3 innings on Saturday and has allowed 21 earned runs in 8 2/3 frames since joining the team.TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (2-6, 4.28 ERA) vs. Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 3.40)Rodon skipped a start due to discomfort in his neck and was solid upon his return, notching seven strikeouts while allowing two runs and seven hits in six innings against Kansas City in a 3-1 loss.
“I’ve seen him so good for so long in the American League East when he was going up against those good lineups and staying out there for seven, eight and nine innings”, said Francona.
In the second, Shields again walked the leadoff hitter, leading to a three-run rally that included an RBI single by Juan Uribe and a bases-loaded walk by Yan Gomes.
“He pitched a great game”, Ventura said. Paulo Orlando also had four hits for the Royals while rookie Whit Merrifield extended his hitting streak to seven with a 3-for-5, four-RBI performance.
Right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall’s misplay in the third helped Chicago tie the game.
“Going into that at-bat, I told myself I’m going to do what I did all night”, Naquin said.
Jackson, 29, signed with the White Sox in the offseason.
Jackson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list June 10, had a small portion of the medial meniscus removed and will be on crutches for two weeks.
Indians: OF Michael Brantley (inflammation in right shoulder) isn’t sure when he’ll resume taking batting practice. It was his 15th of the season and 11th at Progressive Field. “It’s a slow process, but all’s going well so far”, said Brantley, who had surgery in November.
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Saturday night in Cleveland, Shields made his third start for the White Sox since being acquired in a trade with San Diego. In his last start with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, the right-hander allowed just one hit and a walk over seven scoreless innings. Meanwhile, Danny Salazar ranks first in the American League in both ERA (2.19) and K/9 (10.82).
