The first inning woes continued for Lucas Giolito in today’s 8-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Once again, he had an absolutely catastrophic first inning, before locking it in and providing an additional five quality innings.
After the Chicago White Sox went three up, three down to start the first inning, Cedric Mullins began the bottom of the frame with a leadoff double, and it would take Giolito eight more batters to retire the side. The Orioles tacked on five runs when it was all said and done, and the White Sox defense ensured it.