:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63869438/1137882139.jpg.0.jpg)
Looks like the Sox have opted for the progressive pitching staff today, as Ryan Burr opens up as the, well, opener.
Ryan Burr expected opener for #WhiteSox in Houston tonight. Will likely throw one or two innings.
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) May 20, 2019
Overall, Burr’s stats do not look great but since his return from the IL, he has been lights out. In four innings, he has not allowed a run and has struck out six. According to Pitch Info, his fastball velocity has been better as well. He only averaged 96 mph in a game once before his injury. After, he has averaged 96 mph on his fastball all four games and has seen a .7 MPH increase overall.
Meanwhile, Eloy is back and batting sixth today. Eloy had a brief, five-game rehab stint with a 104 wRC+ — not bad for coming off an injury. With his return to the bigs, Jiménez will look to improve on the 83 wRC+ he had in MLB before going on the IL.
Lineups:
Tonight's #WhiteSox starters! pic.twitter.com/nGNsOYoNvz
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 20, 2019
No George Springer today.
Astros vs. Sox (White) pic.twitter.com/XBZyC2xeua
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 20, 2019
Finally, we’ve got SSS’s Ryan Matte down in Houston, attending the opening game and finale of the Astros series. He will be sitting behind home plate, with a sign reading 2005, and other possibilities including:
- Will the real José please stand up?
- Eloooooy Jenkins,
- Yes, we McCANN!
Keep an eye out for Ryan on the broadcast tonight, and any screengrab you make we can work into our recap, or perhaps just as a cool souvenir for Ryan.