Frequently Asked Questions
Who is starting for the White Sox in game two against the Astros?
Sean Burke will take the mound for the White Sox in game two. He has thrown 11.2 innings against the Astros this season, giving up just two runs across two outings.
Who is the Astros starting pitcher in game two of the AL Wild Card Series?
Houston is sending their ace Hunter Brown to the mound for game two. Brown threw seven scoreless innings against the White Sox back on July 25th, striking out seven and allowing just two hits.
What did Sean Burke say that fired up White Sox fans before game two?
Burke told the Chicago Sun-Times, "This is my life. No family—no girl, no kids. This is all I do." The quote quickly made the rounds as a sign of just how locked in Burke is for the playoff start.
Which White Sox pitchers are unavailable for game two after game one?
Grant Taylor, Hagen Smith, and likely David Sandlin are all unavailable to pitch in game two after being used in yesterday's win. Jordan Hicks and Sean Newcomb threw very few pitches and could be available if needed.
Who were the only White Sox hitters to get a hit off Hunter Brown on July 25th?
Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami were the only two White Sox players to record hits off Hunter Brown in that July 25th matchup. Brown held the rest of the lineup hitless in seven scoreless innings.
Craig Rowland
Craig is a former college baseball player and currently a practicing attorney. He is a lifelong White Sox fan and has been covering the team for Sports Mockery since 2022. Prior to Sports Mockery, Craig started the White Sox podcast "A Seat At The Table" while completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois.
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