The Sox‘ offense mustered just four hits in Monday’s loss.
The White Sox are in survival mode with their starting pitching.
Right-hander Elvis Peguero was used in an opener role in Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts in 1⅔ innings. The Tigers’ offense then was shut down by the pitching staff and some strong plays from the Sox’ defense.
Manager Will Venable said before the game that the team will need “contributions from multiple guys” on Tuesday, indicating a bullpen game, so it was important that the bullpen didn’t get too taxed Monday.
Sox starters have repeatedly failed to go deep into starts over the last month. Entering Monday, Sox starters had thrown the fourth-fewest innings (54) since July 28.
The bullpen kept the Sox in Monday’s game, but the Sox created few scoring chances and didn’t capitalize on the scoring opportunities they did generate.
The pitching staff held up remarkably well. Left-hander Tyler Alexander handled the bulk role, throwing 4⅓ shutout innings, striking out five and allowing two hits and one walk.
