Cautiously Optimistic

Dylan Cease struck out ten Orioles over six innings last night in a White Sox 5-1 win. That’s impressive, especially when coupled with just two walks, four hits and a run. But Cease threw 111 pitches along the way, this against the worst team in baseball that also happens to be on a ten-game losing streak. So, there’s that. Ditto Yermin Mercedes, who hit a rocket into the stands in left field while picking up three RBIs on two hits. I definitely want to see Mercedes back on track, and what better way to start than teeing off against bad pitching? Of course, the proof’s in the pudding, aka, performance against good pitching. Speaking of pudding, Yoan Moncada and Jose Abreu hit a combined 1-for-8 on the night, while Captain Clank Grandal had another two strikeouts. But I nitpick. Better to take the wins and hits where you can, so I will.