Episode Summary
The Chicago White Sox lost the series against Houston because of two bad 6th innings on Friday and Saturday. Looking at TTOP, is there a better way for the White Sox to handle starting pitchers running into a lineup a third time?
This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
Episode Rundown
- [INTRO] Breaking trade news right as recording the podcast. Chicago White Sox make another deal with Pittsburgh, this time for pitcher Jose Urquidy. James Fegan shares what he knows about the deal and why it happened.
- [4:43] The White Sox suffered a heartbreaking loss on Friday night as they were up 5-0 heading into the 6th inning before hell broke loose. Then on Saturday, the 6th inning struck again. Is there a way to avoid these types of inning meltdowns by looking at TTOP, and the White Sox being better prepared to make a pitching change?
- [21:02] Munetaka Murakami has a sushi push-pop and a bobblehead in his honor. He also hit two home runs and drove in 6 RBI in Sunday's victory. Is this a sign that Murakami has broken off the rust coming off the IL?
- [24:01] Colson Montgomery feels fine after another foul ball off the shin. He wants to play on Monday, but the White Sox want to exercise caution. Is it imperative that Montgomery starts on Monday?
- [29:25] Around the AL Central: Cleveland is on a losing streak, so did the White Sox miss out on a golden opportunity to pad their division lead?
- [35:36] New York Yankees series preview: What is Noah Schultz's mindset coming into Monday's start? How wonderful a test this series is for the White Sox offense to see if the lineup is postseason ready.
