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Game Thread: Mariners (19-20) at White Sox (17-21)
TL;DR
The Chicago White Sox face the Seattle Mariners in a crucial game as both teams struggle with their starting pitchers. Munetaka Murakami continues to impress with his record-setting home runs.
Key points
- Munetaka Murakami homered in the opening game of eight straight series
- Chicago White Sox on a three-game losing streak
- Anthony Kay has a 5.70 ERA and hasn't pitched into the sixth inning since April 9
- Luis Castillo has a 6.29 ERA and has struggled in his starts
- Both teams are looking to improve their records
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Chicago White SoxSeattle MarinersMunetaka MurakamiAnthony Kay
Munetaka Murakami set yet another MLB record in last night’s game: Homering in the opening game of eight straight series. The Good Guys look for more of that power tonight. | (Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
After dropping the first game of this nine-game homestand last night and on a three-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox will rely on Anthony Kay to provide a lead the turnaround. Kay (1-1, 5.70 ERA, 7.62 xERA) has struggled with consistency in the early going and hasn’t pitched into the sixth inning since April 9 in Kansas City. He’s yet to find the success he had on the other side of the world, so here’s hoping he settles in against a Mariners squad on the verge of breaking through.
As for his mound mate, he’s off to a rocky start himself. Luis Castillo (0-3, 6.29 ERA, 5.86 xERA) has given up runs in every start apart from his first of the year. He’s already had two such starts where he’s given up seven runs. Let’s see if the Sox can make it three.
Either way, something’s gotta give between these two starting pitchers.
Q&A
What record did Munetaka Murakami set in the game against the Mariners?
Munetaka Murakami set a record by homering in the opening game of eight straight series.
What are the current records of the Mariners and White Sox?
The Seattle Mariners have a record of 19-20, while the Chicago White Sox are at 17-21.
How have the starting pitchers performed in the game between the Mariners and White Sox?
Anthony Kay has a 5.70 ERA and has struggled with consistency, while Luis Castillo has a 6.29 ERA and has given up runs in every start except his first.
