Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andujar tag team lefties in Padres’ spring win over White Sox

Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andujar tag team lefties in Padres’ spring win over White Sox

PHOENIX — The Padres beat the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday at Camelback Ranch. Batter’s box:  Two veterans the Padres acquired to be part of a platoon at first base and designated hitter did what they are being counted on to do — hit against left-handed pitchers. Miguel Andujar drew a walk and Nick Castellanos doubled in succession  in the first inning. The pair then went single-homer in the third inning. It was Castellanos’ first home run of the sp…

Padres 4, White Sox 3: Late lead slips away for second straight day

The post Padres 4, White Sox 3: Late lead slips away for second straight day appeared first on Sox On 35th. For the second day in a row, the White Sox let a late lead slip away, falling 4-3 to the Padres. Austin Hays got things started early for the Sox, driving in his third run of the Spring with an RBI single in the first inning. The Padres grabbed the lead in the third on a two-run homer from Nick Castellanos. San Diego didn’t lead for long, …

White Sox’ Jordan Hicks back in bullpen after rough go in Giants’ rotation

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Right-hander Jordan Hicks is trying to figure it out with the White Sox this spring. A starter last season with the Giants, he’s now falling back on his bullpen roots with the Cardinals. Hicks had a miserable time starting for the Giants. He made nine starts and was 1-5 with a 6.95 ERA before being sent back to the bullpen. He eventually was traded to the Red Sox as part of the blockbuster deal that sent slugger Rafael Devers t…

San Diego Padres grind out 4-3 win against Chicago White Sox

The Padres come out victorious in their 12th matchup of Spring Training on a visit against the White Sox, 4-3. Recap on the game and more.