Carlos Rodón threw the majors’ second no-hitter of the season Wednesday night time, dropping his bid for an ideal recreation on successful batter within the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians
Working shortly in brief sleeves with the highest of his jersey unbuttoned on a cool Chicago night time, Rodón threw 75 of his 114 pitches for strikes. The No. 3 decide within the 2014 newbie draft out of North Carolina State struck out seven in his first profession shutout and second full recreation.
Rodón was excellent earlier than he plunked Roberto Pérez on his again foot with an 0-2 slider with one out within the ninth. An incredulous Rodón regarded on in virtually bewilderment as Pérez made his solution to first.
The left-hander regained his composure in time to strike out Yu Chang wanting and retire Jordan Luplow on a pointy grounder to 3rd, kicking off a joyous celebration. The group of seven,148 cheered as Rodón (2-0) jumped round together with his teammates close to the mound, after which began handing out hugs.
It was the primary no-hitter for the White Sox since Lucas Giolito on Aug. 25 final yr towards Pittsburgh and No. 20 in franchise historical past, second-most in main league historical past behind the Los Angeles Dodgers
The closest name for Rodón and the White Sox occurred when Josh Naylor led off the ninth with a sluggish bouncer. First baseman José Abreu picked it up and received his toe on the bag simply forward of a sliding Naylor.
The decision stood after a video assessment, delighting the bundled-up crowd.
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