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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox pitching battered again in loss to Pirates

Lucas Giolito of the White Sox reacts after giving up a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during inter-league play on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Getty)

PITTSBURGH — The White Sox can mash all they want – and it says here they will hit for as long as their lineup stays healthy – but it won’t matter much if they can’t get anyone out.

After giving up a whopping 13 home runs to the Giants in their first home series of the season, games in which starters Michael Kopech and Lance Lynn gave up five and three homers, respectively, Friday starter Lucas Giolito enjoyed the benefit of seven runs before manager Pedro Grifol went to his bullpen in a 13-9 loss to the Pirates.

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