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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.
The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues.
Rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker pitched five scoreless innings with help from some pickle juice, Ezequiel Duran put Texas in front for good with an RBI double and the Rangers finished a sweep of the
After a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will look to bounce back Sunday with new arrival Aaron Civale on the mound.
I have him penciled in the lineup for Tuesday,’’ manager Will Venable said. ‘‘Give him the day and see where he’s at. We expect him to be in on Tuesday.’’
Jacob Webb (4-3), the second of seven pitchers used in a bullpen game for Texas, earned the win with two scoreless innings.
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.