White Sox: Five Takeaways from Series Against Orioles

Aug 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder J.B. Shuck (20) watches the home run off the bat of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (not pictured) during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Carlos Rodon Has Solid Start

Rodon entered his start against the Orioles on Saturday coming off a start where he gave up five earned runs against the Twins. On Saturday however, Rodon only just one earned run against the Orioles through six innings pitched.

The 2014 first round pick of the White Sox had one of his better starts of the season against the Orioles. Rodon recorded seven strikeouts against a potent Baltimore lineup, and was able to get out of a first inning jam with runners on first and third base with no outs. Rodon struck out the side in the first inning after the Orioles had runners on first and third base.

The White Sox will need more outings like this from Rodon moving forward. Rodon struggled in his first season as a starter before finishing 2015 strong. If he can do the same thing this season, it will bode well for his confidence along with the team’s moving into next season.