Smith’s Start Could Save White Sox | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Chicago White Sox rookie Hagen Smith, lights-out in the bullpen with a .56 ERA and minuscule batting average against, gets his first MLB start in a must-win game to avoid being swept by the surging Pirates. With limited pitch experience and a recent shoulder scare, Smith’s innings will be tightly monitored — but he’s got the stuff to turn things around for a team clinging to playoff hopes in the AL Central. Opposing him: Jared Jones, who just turned in a gem. Can Smith rise to the occasion? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b308ab029b37f83