White Sox Weekend Recap: Best team in Cactus League history?

The White Sox continued to impress over the weekend, winning both of their games to stay perfect in Cactus League play.

Let’s run through each, starting with Saturday’s 11-2 victory over the Athletics.

Saturday’s Scoring Summary

• Bottom 1st: Edgar Quero singles on a line drive to left fielder Colby Thomas. Chase Meidroth and Miguel Vargas score – White Sox lead 2-0.

• Top 2nd: Michael Stefanic walks, and Brett Harris scores on a wild pitch by LHP Chris Murphy – A’s still trail 2-1.
• Bottom 2nd: Brooks Baldwin homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field – White Sox lead 3-1.

• Bottom 3rd: Edgar Quero singles on a line drive to center fielder Junior Perez. Miguel Vargas and Luisangel Acuña score – White Sox extend lead to 5-1.
• Top 5th: Brian Serven doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Brooks Baldwin to drive in Denzel Clarke – A’s trail 5-2

• Bottom 6th: Mario Camilletti walks with the bases loaded and Dru Baker scores – White Sox lead 6-2.
• Bottom 6th: William Bergolla Jr. singles on a line drive to right field, driving in Jacob Gonzalez. White Sox lead 7-2.
• Bottom 7th: Jacob Gonzalez singles on a line drive to center field and Dru Baker scores – White Sox lead 8-2.
• Bottom 8th: Jacob Burke grounds out to shortstop and Mario Camilletti scores – White Sox lead 9-2.
• Bottom 8th: Caden Connor singles on a line drive to right field, bringing home William Bergolla Jr. – White Sox lead 10-2.
• Bottom 8th: Dru Baker doubles (2) on a fly ball to left field, Caden Connor scores – White Sox lead 11-2.

Saturday’s Box Score

Offensive Summary

1. Chase Meidroth (2B): 1-for-3, 2B (1), R
   • Caleb Bonemer (3B): 0-for-1
2. Andrew Benintendi (DH): 0-for-3, K
   • Michael Turner (PH–DH): 0-for-2, K
3. Miguel Vargas (3B): 1-for-2, 2 R, BB, K
   • Mario Camiletti (LF): 1-for-1, 2B, RBI, R, BB
4. Colson Montgomery (SS): 0-for-2, BB, 2 K
   • William Bergolla Jr. (SS): 2-for-2, RBI, R, SB (1)
5. Luisangel Acuña (CF): 1-for-3, 2B (1), R, K
   • Josh Breaux (C): 0-for-2, K
6. Edgar Quero (C): 3-for-3, 2B (1), 4 RBI
   • Jacob Burke (PR–RF): 0-for-2, RBI
7. LaMonte Wade Jr. (1B): 0-for-3
   • Caden Connor (1B): 1-for-2, RBI, R
8. Brooks Baldwin (RF): 1-for-2, HR (1), RBI, R
   • Dru Baker (CF): 2-for-3, 2 2B (2), RBI, 2 R, SB (1)
9. Jared Kelenic (LF): 0-for-1, BB, SB (1)
   • Jacob Gonzalez (2B): 1-for-2, RBI, R, BB

Totals: 39 AB, 11 R, 14 H, 11 RBI, 5 BB, 7 K

Pitching Summary

• Chris Murphy (W, 1–0): 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Jordan Hicks (H): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K
• Wickelman González: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Duncan Davitt: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Alexander Alberto: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K
• Adisyn Coffey: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 K
• Chase Plymell: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K

Totals: 9.0 IP, 11 H, 2 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 8 K

Saturday’s Key Players

Edgar Quero

• 3-for-3, 2B, 4 RBI

The White Sox catcher quite literally did it all in Saturday’s game. He recorded a pair of 2-RBI singles and a double at the plate. On the defensive end, he gunned down a runner and successfully overturned a called ball using the ABS challenge system, resulting in a strikeout for right-hander Jordan Hicks.

Dru Baker

• 2-for-3, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB

Acquired in the trade for catcher Matt Thaiss last May, Dru Baker turned in a solid performance on Saturday. His pair of extra base hits resulted in an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base.

William Bergolla Jr.

• 2-for-2, RBI, R, SB (1)

Bergolla Jr. followed up his 2-for-2 performance Friday with another one on Saturday. The shortstop singled twice, drove in one, and got his first stolen base of the spring.

Now, let’s take a look at the numbers behind Sunday’s 5-2 win over a split-squad Brewers team. Perhaps the team drew a little inspiration from the USA boys, whom they cheered on before taking the field.

Sunday’s Scoring Summary

• Top 1st: Jesús Made hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing home Joey Ortiz – Brewers leads 1-0.
• Bottom 2nd: Curtis Mead singles to left, scoring Austin Hays – White Sox tie things up 1-1.

• Top 3rd: Akil Baddoo homers to center (430 feet) – Brewers retake the lead 2-1.

• Bottom 6th: Dru Baker doubles to left, driving in Kyle Teel – White Sox tie it 2-2.
• Bottom 6th: Sam Antonacci hits a broken-bat single to center, scoring Dru Baker – White Sox take their first lead 3-2.
• Bottom 6th: Drew Romo singles on a line drive to shortstop Brady Ebel, bringing in Sam Antonacci – White Sox extend lead to 4-2.
• Bottom 8th: Tristan Peters homers to right-center field (422 feet) – White Sox lead 5-2.

Sunday’s Box Score

Offensive Summary

1. Derek Hill (CF): 0-for-3, 2 K
   • Ryan Galanie (1B): 0-for-1
2. Kyle Teel (DH): 0-for-2, 2 BB, R, K
   • Ryan Burrowes (PR-DH): Did not record an at-bat
3. Munetaka Murakami (1B): 0-for-2, K
   • Tristan Peters (CF): 1-for-2, HR (1), RBI, R
4. Austin Hays (LF): 1-for-2, 2B (1), R
   • Dru Baker (PR-LF): 1-for-2, 2B (3), RBI, R, SB
5. Lenyn Sosa (2B): 0-for-2
   • Sam Antonacci (2B): 1-for-1, RBI, R, BB, SB
6. Curtis Mead (3B): 1-for-2, RBI
   • Oliver Dunn (3B): 0-for-2
7. Braden Montgomery (RF): 1-for-2, K
   • Drew Romo (C): 1-for-2, RBI, K
8. Korey Lee (C): 0-for-2, K
   • Jacob Gonzalez (SS): 0-for-1
9. Tanner Murray (SS): 0-for-2
   • George Wolkow (RF): 0-for-1, K

Totals: 31 AB, 5 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 8 K

Pitching Summary

• Mike Vasil: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Luke Bell: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
• Jordan Leasure: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
• Sean Burke: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Ryan Borucki (W, 1-0): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Tyler Gilbert (H, 1): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
• Tanner McDougal (S, 1): 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

Totals: 9.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 10 K, 1 HR

Sunday’s Key Players

Sam Antonacci

The immediate fan favorite delivered big to give the Sox their first lead in the sixth, while also walking and stealing his second base of the spring.

Tyler Gilbert

The relief pitcher needed just 13 pitches in his lone inning of work, resulting in three strikeouts.

Tanner McDougal

The righty tossed two scoreless innings, striking out a pair while surrendering just one hit. His fastball velo sat consistently around 100 mph.

Next Game

The White Sox hit the road on Monday to face the Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM CST with Shane Smith making his spring debut.

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