Shane Smith was regarded as the top pitcher on the Chicago White Sox, boasting the best strikeout rate and lowest earned run average among his peers. Despite his efforts, he faced a significant challenge against the high-performing Los Angeles Dodgers, who quickly established dominance. In a decisive 6-1 victory, the Dodgers executed a four-run rally in the first inning. Meanwhile, Dodger pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto excelled, allowing only one run over seven innings and striking out eight batters, showcasing a stark contrast in team performance.
Shane Smith had the best strikeout-per-nine inning rate (8.2) and the lowest earned-run average (3.38) among White Sox pitchers with 10 or more starts.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven innings, giving up only one run and three hits, while striking out eight and walking one.
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