White Sox P Erick Fedde Faces D- backs, Looks for Long- Awaited Win
The Chicago White Sox, currently 35 games under.500 with the lowest record in the major leagues, desperately require a glimmer of hope. Another promising sign is pitcher Erick Fedde, who will be starting the game on Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
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Erick Fedde’s Journey and Recent Performance
Fedde’s Background
Erick Fedde, 31, was a surprising yet promising acquisition for the White Sox after a stellar season in the Korea Baseball Organization( KBO) with the NC Dinos. In South Korea, Fedde converted his career, posting a 20- 6 record with a2.00 ERA in 30 thresholds, after going 21- 33 in six seasons with the Washington Nationals. His development overseas boosted his confidence and meliorated his pitching arsenal.
2023 Performance
Since joining the White Sox, Fedde has maintained his impressive form, striking out 77 batters over811/3 innings. He holds a 4- 1 record with a3.10 ERA. However, he’s presently on a five- start winless stretch, with a 0- 1 record and a3.99 period during that span. In his last outing against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, Fedde pitched seven- plus innings, giving up one run and five hits before being removed after surrendering a home run to Dominic Canzone in the eighth inning.
” I love that my director has the belief in me to have the ball,” Fedde said about starting the eighth inning.” I would have thrown as many( pitches) as I could have.. I want the ball as much as I can.”
Career Stats Against Arizona
Fedde has a career record of 2- 2 with a5.19 ERA in five starts against the Diamondbacks. Notably, Arizona’s Lourdes GurrielJr. is 3- for- 3 with a homer off Fedde, while Ketel Marte is 3- for- 7.
Chicago White Sox’s Struggles
Season Woes
The White Sox have lost 19 of their last 22 games, making their current series against Arizona crucial. Their road performance has been particularly dismal, with a 6- 30 record this season.
Recent Game Recap
In the series opener on Friday, Chicago fell 7- 1 to Arizona. Nicky Lopez drove in the lone run, and both Andrew Benintendi and Paul DeJong recorded two hits. The team, which had homered in 14 consecutive games prior, failed to hit a home run in this loss.
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Recent Form
Winning Streak
The Diamondbacks have been on a roll, scoring 39 runs while winning four of their last five games. Overall, they’ve won nine of their once 13 games. In the series opener against Chicago, Eugenio Suarez and Joc Pederson each hit solo home runs, contributing to the 7- 1 victory.
Player Highlights
Joc Pederson has been particularly impressive, hitting a grand slam as part of a five- RBI performance in a recent game against the Los Angeles Angels. Arizona has a strong record against the White Sox, winning 11 of their once 12 meetings.
Pitching Strategy
Arizona is currently dealing with injuries to several key pitchers, including Zac Gallen( hamstring), Merrill Kelly( shoulder), and Blake Walston( elbow). As a result, they’re employing the opener strategy for Saturday’s game. Right- hander Scott McGough( 1- 3,5.85 ERA) will start, with left- hander Tommy Henry( 2- 2,5.58 ERA) likely to pitch significant innings.
McGough lately pitched21/3 innings of shutout relief against the Angels, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two in an 8- 3 loss. He has noway faced the White Sox before.
Conclusion
The upcoming game on Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks offers Erick Fedde a chance to finally achieve a win he has been hoping for in a difficult season for the Chicago White Sox. In the meantime, the Diamondbacks hope to maintain their excellent performance and take advantage of the White Sox’s difficulties. The outcome of this significant matchup will depend greatly on the tactics used by the teams and the individual performances of key players.
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