Shane Smith, a rookie right-hander for the White Sox, is beginning to earn recognition across Major League Baseball. Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised Smith's impressive skills, noting his good velocity and potential on the mound. In his debut at Wrigley Field, Smith allowed six runs (one earned) in five innings, amidst a challenging outing for the Sox as they lost to the Cubs, 13-3. The game was marred by defensive mistakes, particularly by catcher Matt Thaiss, who acknowledged his errors contributed to the team's struggles against a skilled Cubs lineup.
''That [play] changed the outcome,'' Thaiss said. ''Shane was throwing well. It sucks that we didn't back him up. I gotta make that play, too. It spiraled from there.''
''He's off to a great start, and it's real,'' Counsell said before the Sox' 13-3 loss Friday to the Cubs. ''This is a tough pitcher. It's good velocity, good fastball, pretty darn good changeup.''
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