The White Sox did not score, but not for a lack of opportunities.
The Cardinals had very few scoring chances but gleaned the most from them in a 4-0 victory Wednesday afternoon, helping them avoid a series sweep.
Wasted was another dominant outing by Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon (5-2, 1.29 ERA), who struck out 10 and walked none of six innings of one-run, one-hit ball. The only hit against Rodon was a home run by Cardinals leadoff hitter Tommy Edman, who also homered against Aaron Bummer.
A two-run single by Edmundo Sosa in the ninth against Jose Ruiz iced the outcome for the Cards (27-22).
The Sox (28-20) were 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base. Yermin Mercedes (0-for-4) left 10 runners on base.
White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech tweaked his left hamstring making his final pitch of the seventh inning, and outfielder Adam Eaton left with a tight right hamstring. Both are day-to-day.
“There isn’t a guy on this roster if he gets hurt, we don’t feel it or feel for him — we’ve had our share [of injuries],” manager Tony La Russa said. “But in this particular case, he’s been on top of it. So keep our fingers crossed that’s it’s not serious.”
Kopech spun to the ground after making his final pitch and hobbled off.
As for Eaton, “it got sore on him, we’ll have to see how he is tomorrow,” La Russa said.
The Sox host the Orioles Thursday to open a four-game series.
