Paxton made his only career start against Chicago on August 9, 2014, when he settled for a no-decision after giving up one run and six hits over 6 1/3 frames.Ranaudo will be making his third start since being acquired from Texas and first since escaping with a no-decision at Cleveland on August 17 after surrendering five runs and eight hits in four innings. He struck out six and walked none.
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Phillies starter Jake Thompson (1-3) worked five innings in his first career start against Chicago.
The Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox begin a four-game series Thursday night.
Shields has allowed 31 homers in 143 innings this season, including 22 in 75.2 innings for the White Sox.
Boyer, Guaranteed Rate president/CEO Victor Ciardelli and Illinois Stadium Facilities Authority chairman Manny Sanchez spoke on the call with reporters, explaining the change from U.S. Cellular Field to Guaranteed Rate Field.
Addison Russell and Kris Bryant both hit home runs for the Cubs.
The right-hander has yet to pitch past the fifth inning and saw his ERA swell to 9.78.
“We keep telling (Galvis) not to (over swing for home runs) and he keeps hitting them”, Mackanin said.
“I think what he’s doing now is he’s trying to make flawless pitches and trying too hard”, Mackanin said.
Chicago’s Jose Abreu is batting.367 this month, and Adam Eaton is 16 for 45 in his past 11 games.
The teams will complete a four-game series with two games on September 20-21 in Philadelphia.
“I’ve seen a couple of the really good ones we’ve noticed and I’ve got a chuckle out of them”.
Abreu, who has homered in three straight games, clubbed his 17th of the season and scored Cabrera.
Phillies: INF Andres Blanco (broken finger) is eyeing a September 1 return. Lawrie initially was placed on the DL because of a hamstring issue but returned from his rehab assignment because of a setback. Following an off-day in their schedule today, the Phils continue their road trip on Friday with the start of three-game series at Citi Field against the New York Mets.
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As for the White Sox, well, the arrow has been pointing down ever since a 23-10 start.
