Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Kumar Rocker
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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.
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.
Will Venable hit the clubhouse early on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox manager was thrown out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers. His early exit did lead to a fantastic line from a White Sox broadcaster.
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.
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.
The Chicago White Sox are sending first baseman Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale, a source confirmed to the Tribune Friday morning.
The Rangers have won a pair of bullpen games in the last week.