White Sox’ Liam Hendriks faces special challenges pitching in Colorado’s thin air

Liam Hendriks of the White Sox pitches against the Twins at Target Field on April 23, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Getty Images) (Getty)

DENVER — Coors Field brings all sorts of challenges to visiting teams, including the effects of the altitude on the baseball and the players’ bodies. Just ask White Sox closer Liam Hendriks.

‘‘I’m a mess when I get into altitude,’’ Hendriks told the Sun-Times before the Sox’ 2-1 victory over the Rockies Tuesday night.