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Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable took exception to some ball-strike calls from plate umpire Marvin Hudson and got ejected three batters into the bottom of the first inning.
Venable’s quick toss was surprising for the reserved manager. But Venable reached his breaking point following a ball call from home plate umpire Marvin Hudson in Civale’s at-bat against shortstop Corey Seager that turned it into a 3-2 count, instead of a strikeout.
Texas Rangers' starting pitcher Kumar Rocker downed three bottles of pickle juice in order to battle cramps during the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, per AP News' Schuyler Dixon.
Aaron Civale got a little wild -- walking four of the first seven hitters he faced -- in his first start for the White Sox two days after the right-hander was traded by the Brewers.
The White Sox manager was quickly ejected from the game after arguing strikes and balls with home plate umpire Marvin Hudson. Venable and Hudson got into a heated exchange, trading a few words before the manager was sent away.
After a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will look to bounce back Sunday with new arrival Aaron Civale on the mound.
Texas Rangers' starting pitcher Kumar Rocker downed three bottles of pickle juice in order to battle cramps during the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, per AP News' Schuyler Dixon.
Not only was the hit García’s third of the game, but the win on Saturday ensures that the Rangers will take the series over the White Sox. It also moves them within a game of .500 and only six games back of the American League West leaders Houston Astros.
Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was a late scratch at the Texas Rangers due to right thumb soreness.