Engel, Keuchel Lead White Sox To 3-2 Victory Over Royals
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The 23-year-old Madrigal had been training at the team's auxiliary site in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Yasmani Grandal and Eloy Jiménez hit sacrifice flies and the Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the ninth inning — three charged to ineffective Cleveland closer Brad Hand — to beat the Indians on Wednesday night.
Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer, Oscar Mercado had a two-run single and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox to complete a doubleheader sweep Tuesday night.
White Sox manager Rick Renteria, who had been isolated in a downtown hotel after experiencing cold-like symptoms Monday, returned to the team during batting practice after testing negative for the coronavirus.
Rick Renteria returned to the team Tuesday after being isolated for 24 hours after he awakened Monday experiencing some COVID-19 symptoms.
The 2020 Major League Baseball season has just begun, but with two games postponed and 13 members of the Miami Marlins having tested positive for the coronavirus, baseball is on the brink.
"Out of an abundance of caution, Ricky will remain at the team hotel and not manage until we receive confirmation of today's test result," general manager Rick Hahn said.
The White Sox travel to Cleveland this week, and will be taking extra precautions for life on the road during a global pandemic. So will the Cubs, who will be in Cincinnati, where multiple members of the Reds are currently sidelined with coronavirus protocols.
Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Dallas Keuchel allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings in his White Sox debut after agreeing to a $55.5 million, three-year contract in December.
The return of Crawford is a big development for Chicago as it prepares for its qualifying series against Edmonton and its high-scoring duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Usually the lots outside Guaranteed Rate Field would be filling up with tailgaters a couple hours before a game, but for the opener of the shortened 2020 season, there won't be any tailgating, because fans aren't allowed in the stadium for now.
The decision to expand the playoffs makes it likely teams with losing records will reach the postseason.
Just one day before their Opening Day, the Cubs and White Sox announced their 30-man rosters Thursday.
