A Silver Lining or Two

The way Padres’ closer Mason Miller is throwing right now, the best possible combination of Ted Williams and Jesus Christ probably couldn’t hit him. Still, the White Sox had the tying run at second base in the top of the ninth with two out against Miller. If only. If only what? If only somebody other than shortstop Luisangel Acuna had faced Miller, but, for whatever reason, Sox manager Vibes Venable stuck with Acuna rather than pinch hit Austin Hays. Three pitches, three strikes. Padres 4 Sox 3. Acuna is now batting .169, in case anybody is wondering. Oh, well. Catcher Drew Romo homered again, so there’s that. And top prospect Braden Montgomery was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery was hitting .313 in Double-A with six homeruns and 22 RBIs. With luck, he’ll do the same with Charlotte, and, then, who knows? Did I mention he plays center field? That’s where Acuna mostly plays.