Momentum might be the buzzword this season, but for the White Sox, it’s more of a whisper right now. Let’s dive into what went down in their recent clash with the Brewers.
Despite the loss, there are glimmers of hope. Munetaka Murakami continued to shine, launching a homer in his second consecutive game.
Starting off with a medium fastball down the middle wasn’t the best choice for Chad Patrick, and Murakami made him pay. His power at the plate is undeniable, and he’s already making history with the Sox.
Defensively, Murakami was one of the few bright spots. Andrew Benintendi had a rough night in the field, missing two catchable doubles by Brice Turang, which led to runs. The Sox struggled with throws that granted the Brewers extra bases, and the seven stolen bases allowed didn’t help their cause.
Offensively, the Sox had limited opportunities. In the seventh inning, down 5-1, they had a chance to close the gap.
Colson Montgomery’s single and Austin Hays’ double created some hope, but sending Montgomery home was a gamble that didn’t pay off. His speed rating of 40 out of 80 made the decision questionable, and he was tagged out.
On the mound, Sean Burke had a rocky start, throwing 62 pitches in the first two innings and allowing four runs, partly due to fielding errors. He managed to stabilize in the third and fourth innings. Chris Murphy and Seranthony Domínguez provided some relief with scoreless innings, though Grant Taylor and Bryan Hudson couldn’t keep the Brewers at bay.
While the Sox showed some flashes of potential, they’ll need to tighten up both their fielding and pitching to turn that whisper of momentum into a roar.