The White Sox solved the Athletics, who had been outscoring them 28-5 this season entering play today. Starter Reynaldo López had another quality start, and the bullpen did its job, as Oakland’s late rally fell short.
Reynaldo López survived the top of the first unharmed despite allowing a pair of batted balls that left the bat above 105 mph. He stranded runners on first and second by catching Oakland center fielder Mark Canha looking with a 99 mph fastball.
After fairly easy second and third innings, López had thrown three scoreless innings, but the offense did not get off to a good start.