Hagen Smith to Start for White Sox in ALDS Game 4 Against Guardians
Hagen Smith is set to start for the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. This matchup will see Smith face off against Cleveland's Parker Messick, who also started in Game 1 of the series.
In his previous outings during the series, Smith pitched 2.2 innings in Game 1, where he did not allow any hits but issued three walks and recorded four strikeouts. In Game 3, he pitched 0.2 innings, giving up one run on one hit, along with two walks and one strikeout.
During the regular season, Smith faced the Guardians three times, pitching a total of 5.2 innings with two hits allowed, six walks, and eight strikeouts. His control has been a concern, as he recorded three wins and three losses with a 1.29 earned run average over 28 innings. In the regular season, the Guardians managed a .105 batting average against him, with only two hits in 19 at-bats.
