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The Chicago White Sox struggled to contain the Texas Rangers' offense, allowing five runs in the early innings before their starting pitcher could be removed. Jose Urquidy entered the mound expecting to set the tone but faced a difficult outing that ultimately cost his team any chance at a comeback.
Urquidy faced six hits and four walks across three innings, surrendering five earned runs. His struggles began immediately in the first inning when he allowed two consecutive scoring plays. First, a fielder's choice put one runner home, followed by a double that drove another across.
The second inning provided no relief, as an infield single and a double added two more runs to the board before Urquidy was pulled from the game.
Relievers Tyler Schweitzer, Huascar Brazoban, and Trevor Richards attempted to stabilize the situation but could not halt the deficit. Schweitzer pitched two innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. Brazoban worked one inning with one hit and two walks allowed. Richards finished the game over 2.2 innings, giving up four hits and three earned runs.
Rangers Offense Explodes
Texas capitalized on every opportunity, piling up 11 runs through a balanced attack that included three home runs and several key doubles. Corey Seager was particularly effective, driving in multiple runs with two doubles to center field. His second hit of the game brought home another run in the fifth inning.
Adolis Duran also contributed significantly, scoring a run via a wild pitch in the eighth inning and adding a solo home run in the ninth. The Rangers' power display was highlighted by three distinct home runs: one by Peters for Chicago (though the Sox only scored two total), and two by Burger for Texas.
