Shane Smith was the standout pitcher for the White Sox, having the best strikeout rate and lowest ERA among White Sox starters. However, against the Dodgers, he struggled, resulting in a quick exit after five innings. The Dodgers scored four runs in the first inning, leading to a decisive 6-1 victory. Yoshinobu Yamamoto excelled on the mound for the Dodgers, showcasing his talent against rookie Chase Meidroth, while White Sox's Miguel Vargas received a World Series ring before the game but went hitless.
Among White Sox pitchers with 10 or more starts, the rookie right-hander had the best strikeout-per-nine inning rate (8.2) and the lowest earned-run average (3.38) entering the game.
Whereas Smith was chased from the game in the fifth inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was excellent again.
A four-run, two-out rally in the first inning separated the teams quickly in a 6-1 victory to begin the six-game homestand.
In the third inning, Yamamoto struck out Meidroth with a three-pitch combo: 95-mph fastball on the edge of the strike zone, a 92-mph cutter on the outside corner and a splitter down and in.
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