Red Sox pound White Sox early and often, Houck takes no-hitter into sixth
The White Sox lost for a franchise record 14th consecutive time Thursday, routed 14-2 by the Red Sox in the first game of a four-game series Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Sox, who fell to a major league worst 15-48, were no-hit by Red Sox right-hander Tanner Bouck until Lenyn Sosa led off the sixth with a single. Zach DeLoach doubled Sosa home for his first major league hit and RBI.
Sox right-hander Jake Woodford gave up a homer to Jarren Duran on the second pitch of the game, then allowed six more runs and 10 more hits over four innings. Lefty Tim Hill was routed for four runs on six hits in 1 1/3 innings in relief of Woodford.
The Red Sox (32-31) had 24 hits, including three homers. The Sox had four hits, including Andrew Vaughn’s fifth homer.
Infielder Danny Mendick allowed two hits but pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the White Sox.
The Sox have lost 18 of their last 19.
Getz holds prized commodities in Robert Jr., Crochet
General manager Chris Getz said in May he would be open to any trade that would improve the long-term strength of the organization, so reports that pursuit of Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet from other teams is ramping up comes as no surprise.
When Robert came off the IL Tuesday, he said he wanted to stay with the organization that “gave me the opportunity to play in the majors and make my dream come true.
