Oakland Athletics edges Chicago White Sox 7-6
Game Summary
Oakland Athletics squeaked out a narrow win over Chicago White Sox, 7-6. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the top of the 2nd. Chicago White Sox pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Andrew Benintendi led Chicago White Sox's offense, going 1-for-6, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Chicago White Sox reliever Bryan Hudson threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Nick Kurtz led Oakland Athletics's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Oakland Athletics reliever Joel Kuhnel threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago White Sox starter Erick Fedde: 4.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 4 BB (75 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 4.50).
Oakland Athletics starter Luis Severino: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 4 BB (96 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 5.7 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 1.59).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago White Sox: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.212). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Everson Pereira (2-for-5).
Oakland Athletics: 10 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.345). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 8 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Shea Langeliers (2-for-5), Nick Kurtz (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Jacob Wilson (2-for-6, 1 HR).