Frustrating Start for the White Sox
The game started on a tough note for the White Sox as the Diamondbacks jumped to an early lead in the first inning. Andrew Vaughn gave us a sliver of hope with a single, but Luis Robert Jr. and Paul DeJong couldn't keep the momentum going. Arizona's Pederson and Walker quickly turned the tide, putting three runs on the board against us.
Another Missed Opportunity
Despite a throwing error by the D-backs' pitcher that led to Danny Mendick reaching second, we couldn’t capitalize. Although Vaughn brought Mendick home with a ground out, Robert Jr. struck out again, leaving the score at 3-1. The Diamondbacks responded sharply, scoring another run thanks to Pederson and Walker.The Nightmare 4th Inning
Things went from bad to worse in the fourth inning. Arizona exploded with multiple hits and walks, capped off by two wild pitches from Kuhl which saw the score balloon to 10-1. Walker and McCarthy were particularly brutal, leaving our pitchers looking helpless. It's safe to say that inning left many of us shaking our heads.
Small Rays of Hope
We finally managed to score again in the 7th inning. After Sosa and Pham both singled, Vaughn knocked in a run. And while Colás struck out to end the inning, we were thankful to add another notch to our score. Yet, the gap seemed insurmountable at 12-2.The Final Push
In the 9th inning, the White Sox showed some fight. Pham hit a ground-rule double, followed by Vaughn bringing in two more runs with a single. When Colás singled to left to drive in Vaughn, we all dared to dream. However, despite the late flurry of activity, our rally was cut short, and the Diamondbacks emerged victorious with a 12-5 win.
Looking Ahead
It's games like these that test the mettle of the team and us, the fans. We’ll take the positives where we can find them—like Vaughn's determination at the plate—and look forward to bouncing back in the next game. Let’s keep cheering for our boys! Go White Sox!
️Scoreboard for White Sox @ Diamondbacks (June 16th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 |