Sox Pitching Struggles and Hope | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The White Sox make a roster move, sending Tyler Davis to the IL and calling up Chris Murphy as they try to rebound after a tough loss. With Davis Martin on the mound, the team hopes his recent flashes of dominance — including five scoreless innings last time out — can carry them forward. But analytics point to a critical need: Martin must rely more on his changeup and sinker, especially vs. lefties, as his breaking stuff’s been too hittable. Pitching has been a glaring weakness all year, with starters near the bottom of the league, though the bullpen’s been elite — but not enough to win alone. Offense remains inconsistent, with some players like Tristan Peters stepping up while others, like Murakami, struggle. Pittsburgh’s Lake Bachar will start as an opener in a bullpen game — the Sox need to be aggressive early, targeting fastballs. And with the Pirates on a four-game winning streak, this one won’t be easy for Chicago. 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/711ab77772359abc