The White Sox kicked off their abbreviated Spring Training schedule this afternoon with two 7-inning games against the Cubs, winning them both. Micker Adolfo, Bryan Ramos, Yoelquis Cespedes, Zach Remillard, and Andrew Vaughn all homered in the efforts. Liam Hendriks also made his pitching debut, giving up one hit in one inning of work. Other notables to pitch or hit included: Gil Luna Jr, Jose Rodriguez, Gavin Sheets, Jake Burger, Romy Gonzalez, Hunter Schryver, Oscar Colás, and Yermin Mercedes.
Here’s everything you may have missed!
Game One: White Sox 4, Cubs 3
W: Emilio Vargas (1-0) | L: Jordan Wicks (0-1) | S: Caleb Freeman (1)
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White Sox Scoring Recap:
Top 2nd: Oscar Colás hits a sacrifice fly. Luis Mieses scores. 1-0 White Sox
Top 3rd: Micker Adolfo homers (1). 2-0 White Sox
Top 5th: Bryan Ramos homers (1). 3-2 White Sox
Top 6th: Yolbert Sanchez reaches on fielding error. Luis Mieses scores. 4-2 White Sox
Highlights:
(1) Micker Adolfo hits his first home run of the Spring
(2) Oscar Colás’ sac-fly gives him his first RBI state-side
(3) Bryan Ramos sneaks a home run over the left field fence
Game Two: White Sox 5, Cubs 2
W: Wes Benjamin (1-0) | L: Ben Holmes (0-1) | S: Gil Luna Jr (1)
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White Sox Scoring Recap:
Bottom 1st: Andrew Vaughn homers (1). 1-0 White Sox
Bottom 2nd: Zach Remillard homers (1). 2-1 White Sox
Bottom 2nd: Yoelqui Cespedes homers (1). Seby Zavala scores. 4-1 White Sox
Bottom 3rd: Romy Gonzalez singles to RF. Jake BUrger scores. 5-1 White Sox
Highlights:
(1) Yoelqui Cespedes starts his first Spring Training with a bang
(2) Andrew Vaughn makes his case for Opening Day RF
(3) Zach Remillard rides one out to LF
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