Week of April 12-18, 2021

Four-Game Series vs. Cleveland Indians

Split series 2-2

Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP

W, 4-3, 5-5 (.500), W1 | WP: Codi Heuer (1-0) | Game 10

Dallas Keuchel starts due to Carlos Rodón upset stomach. After a solid 5-inning performance in which he retired 12 in a row after giving up a 2-run HR, Dallas Keuchel loads the bases with the first three batters in the 6th, before being relieved by Evan Marshall. Codi Heuer 4 SO in 2 ⅓ IP to win. Adam Eaton 3-run HR. Tied at 3 in the bottom of the 9th, White Sox score on what should have been a routine double play (E3 – Yu Chang). Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Indians / Shane Bieber, RHP

L, 2-0, 5-6 (.455), L1 | LP: Garrett Crochet (0-2) | Game 11

Epic pitching duel. Shane Bieber pitches a beautiful 9 innings for the Tribe with 11 SO, 1 BB, and 3 hits. Lucas Giolito went 7.0+ innings for the White Sox with 8 SO, 2 BB, and 3 hits. Scoreless at the end of Regulation. In the top of the 10th, Roberto Pérez bats in the first run of the game with a ground ball single perfectly placed between 5 and 6. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP

W, 8-0, 6-6 (.500), W1 | WP: Carlos Rodón (2-0) | Game 12

Carlos Rodón serves up the 20th no-hitter in White Sox history, missing a perfecto by just two outs. Carlos Rodón’s drive toward a perfect game ended with a toe ball that hit Roberto Pérez. Yermín Mercedes 3-run homer. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Dylan Cease to Injured List

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April 14—Dylan Cease placed on 10-day injured list with symptoms of COVID-19.

Thursday, April, 15 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field – Jackie Robinson Day
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Indians / Aaron Civale, RHP

L, 4-2, 6-7 (.462), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (1-1) | Game 13

Despite his solid performance over 6.0 IP (10 SO, 0 BB, 2 H) giving up just 2 runs, Lance Lynn endures a tough loss. José Abreu makes dual fielding and throwing errors on a single play in the 8th allowing the Indians’ third run to score. In the 1st, Adam Eaton beats the play to 2B, then Indians second baseman Andrés Giménez dislodges him from the bag with his leg. Eaton is called out, clearing both benches and bullpens without incident. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

April 15—Tim Anderson activated from IL

Four-Game Series at Boston Red Sox

Split series 2-2

Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Fenway Park
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Red Sox / Nick Pivetta, RHP

2021-04-16 Winter-Like Conditions at Fenway Park
MLB Advanced Media, LP Fenway Park – Apr 16, 2021

Postponed due to winter-like conditions. Rescheduled for Sunday at 4:10 pm CDT as the second game of a split doubleheader.

April 16—Dylan Cease activated from IL

Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 3:05 pm CDT
Fenway Park
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Red Sox / Nick Pivetta, RHP

L, 7-4, 6-8 (.429), L2 | LP: Codi Heuer (1-1) | Game 14

No decision for Dylan Cease with 6 SO, 3 BB, 6 hits, and 2 runs on 4 ⅔ IP. White Sox took an early 2-0 lead in the 1st but did not score again until the 7th when a Yoán Moncada sac fly tied the game at 3. But Boston broke it open in the 8th scoring 4 runs. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Red Sox City Connect Series Alternates
Billie Weiss, Boston Red Sox, Nike Red Sox City Connect Series Alternates

The Red Sox debuted their City Connect series alternates—bright yellow and sky blue jerseys with white pants—in honor of Patriots’ Day weekend and the Boston Marathon.

Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Fenway Park – 7-inning game
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Red Sox / Tanner Houck, RHP

W, 3-2, 7-8 (.467), W1 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (1-0) | S: Liam Hendricks (2) | Game 15

Dallas Keuchel allows just 1 R on 6 H in the first 5 innings, then gives up a HR to the first batter (Enrique Hernández) in the 6th, before being relived by Aaron Bummer (1 SO, 0 BB, 6 H, 2 R). Tim Anderson scores his ninth career leadoff HR off Tanner Houck’s first pitch of the game—a 97-MPH four-seamer. Yasmani Grandal double in the 4th brings in Abreu. Yoán Mancada single in the 5th brings in Jake Lamb. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 4:10 pm CDT
Fenway Park – Makeup of April 16 (7-innings)
Michael Kopech, RHP vs.
Red Sox / Martín Pérez, LHP

W, 5-1, 8-8 (.500), W2 | WP: Matt Foster (1-1) | Game 16

Nice start for Michael Kopech with 4 SO, 1 BB, 1 H and 1 R on 3.0+ IP. Evan Marshall retires 3 of 4 in the 6th on his 31st birthday. Liam Hendricks shuts down 3 on 8 pitches to close. Yermín Mercedes leads off with a HR in the 4th, followed by runs scored on a Danny Mendick single and a Nick Madrigal double. Sox load the bases with no outs in the 6th, on a Leury García single, an Andrew Vaughn double, and a Zack Collins walk. A Nick Madrigal sac fly brings in García. First Good Sox doubleheader sweep versus Bad Sox since 2010. Watch game highlights from mlb.com.

Lance Lynn to Injured List

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April 18—Lance Lynn placed on 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius, retroactive to Saturday, April 17.

Week of April 5-11, 2021

Three-Game Series at Seattle Mariners

White Sox win series 2-1

Monday, April 5 at 9:10 pm CDT
T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Mariners / Justus Sheffield, LHP

W, 6-0, 2-3 (.400), W1 | WP: Carlos Rodón (1-0) | Game 5

Carlos Rodón throws 9 SO on 5.0 IP. Yasmani Grandal 150th career HR off Justus Sheffield. Yermín Mercedes goes 3-for-4 – 11-17 on the season. Andrew Vaughn logs first career RBI on a HBP. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Tuesday, April 6 at 9:10 pm CDT
T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Mariners / James Paxton, LHP

W, 10-4, 3-3 (.500), W2 | WP: Lucas Giolito (1-0) | Game 6

Lucas Giolito throws 10 SO on 5 ⅓ IP. José Abreu 2nd Grand Slam of season – 200th career HR off Keynan Middleton. Zack Collins 3-run HR. Luis Robert 2-run HR. Andrew Vaughn doubles for first career hit. James Paxton relieved after 24 pitches due to elbow discomfort. White Sox are W17 vs. lefty starterssecond-longest streak in the modern era (since 1901). The 2004-05 Atlanta Braves hold the record at 18. Last loss was 09/28/2019 vs. Detroit / Tyler Alexander. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Wednesday, April 7 at 3:10 pm CDT
T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Mariners / Justin Dunn, RHP

L, 8-4, 3-4 (.429), L1 | LP: Matt Foster (0-1) | Game 7

Mariners, down 4-1, take the lead with a 7-run 6th inning. Dallas Keuchel relieved by Matt Foster in the 6th with runners on the corners and no outs. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Tim Anderson to Injured List

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MLB Advanced Media, LP

April 7—Shortstop Tim Anderson will not play in Thursday’s home opener, due to a strained left hamstring. Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 5.

Three-Game Series vs. Kansas City Royals

Split series 1-1 (1 game postponed)

Thursday, April 8 at 3:10 pm CDT – Delayed to 5:20 pm
Guaranteed Rate Field – Home Opener
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Royals / Brad Keller, RHP

W, 6-0, 4-4 (.500), W1 | WP: Lance Lynn (1-0) | Game 8

Lance Lynn pitches first complete-game shutout in a White Sox home opener since Wilbur Wright in 1976, striking out 11. Yoán Moncada 2-run HR. Yermín Mercedes homer hit 485 feet – second-longest White Sox hit since 2006. Luis Robert sac fly scores a run. Adam Eaton 2-run single. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Saturday, April 10 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Royals / Mike Minor, LHP

Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for May 14 at 1:10 pm CDT as part of a split doubleheader. Second game scheduled for 7:10 pm CDT.

Sunday, April 11 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Royals / Mike Minor, LHP

L, 4-3, 4-5 (.444), L1 | LP: Garrett Crochet (0-1) | Game 9

Dillon Cease throws 6 SO in a 4 ⅔ inning start (3 BB, 4 H, 1 R). Adam Eaton 2-run HR. White Sox squander chance to tie record for most consecutive wins against lefty starters (18). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Billy Hamilton to Injured List

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MLB Advanced Media, LP

April 8—Outfielder Billy Hamilton has been placed on the 10-day injured list, due to a strained left hamstring sustained in yesterday’s loss against the Mariners.