White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon had a few playful words for Albert Pujols after the Angels veteran cued a sinker into short right field in the first inning Sunday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
"I told him to save his hits, and he thought so too," Rodon said with a laugh.
Sunday was the first time Rodon had faced an opponent in another uniform this spring, so it was understandable if the usually stoic third-year starter displayed a little joy on a blazing afternoon.
Patience has been as much a part of Rodon's spring as preparation.