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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.
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.
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.
Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.
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 Rangers' star lined Tyler Alexander's first pitch to the wall in center, scoring automatic runner Evan Carter.
ARLINGTON — Outfielder Evan Carter, who has battled back injuries throughout his career, left Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent right wrist injury after a terrific sliding catch.
The Chicago White Sox had heard of Aaron Civale’s desire to remain a starting pitcher. They reached out to the Milwaukee Brewers to see if the right-hander was attainable. “More or less doing a status check on that situation,