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Rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker pitched five scoreless innings with help from some pickle juice, Ezequiel Duran put Texas in front for good with an RBI double and the Rangers finished a sweep of the
Texas Rangers' starting pitcher Kumar Rocker downed three bottles of pickle juice in order to battle cramps during the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, per AP News' Schuyler Dixon.
The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues.
I have him penciled in the lineup for Tuesday,’’ manager Will Venable said. ‘‘Give him the day and see where he’s at. We expect him to be in on Tuesday.’’
After a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will look to bounce back Sunday with new arrival Aaron Civale on the mound.
Jacob Webb (4-3), the second of seven pitchers used in a bullpen game for Texas, earned the win with two scoreless innings.
ARLINGTON — Outfielder Evan Carter, who has battled back injuries throughout his career, left Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent right wrist injury after a terrific sliding catch.