UPDATE: In a stunning display of pitching prowess, the Chicago White Sox secured a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on July 29, 2023. Led by Aaron Civale, the Sox pitchers combined for a remarkable one-hitter at Angel Stadium, showcasing their dominance on the mound.
Civale, traded from the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal involving Andrew Vaughn on June 13, delivered an outstanding performance. He pitched 6.3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit—a fourth-inning dribbler—while striking out eight batters and walking two. This remarkable outing further solidifies the trade’s value as Civale has now posted 20 strikeouts in his last three starts, allowing no earned runs and just seven hits across 17.3 innings.
The only hit Civale surrendered came from Zach Neto, who reached base on a play that was ruled a hit despite a bobble from Brooks Baldwin, making his first career start at third base. Veteran scorekeeper Ed Munson noted the difficulty of the play, stating, “Neto probably would have beaten the throw easily.”
Civale faced a potential threat in the fourth inning, walking Nolan Schanuel to put two runners on with no outs. However, he showcased his skill by striking out Taylor Ward and Yoan Moncada, along with a pop-out from Jo Adell, escaping the jam unscathed.
After reaching a pitch count of 94, Civale was replaced by left-hander Brandon Eisert, who retired five consecutive batters. Jordan Leasure closed the game with a flawless ninth inning, marking his third save and helping the Sox win for the 10th time in 14 games since the All-Star break.
The only run of the game came in the second inning when Luis Robert Jr. singled, stole second—his 29th stolen base of the season—advanced to third on a flyout, and scored on a single from Kyle Teel. This victory not only highlights Civale’s impressive form but also strengthens the Sox’s position as they aim for a successful second half of the season.
As the White Sox continue to build momentum, fans are eager to see how Civale’s performance will influence the team’s trajectory moving forward. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
