Those wondering if the miserable start Monday in Pittsburgh for White Sox rookie Carlos Rodon was a fluke or the start of a trend now have their answer.
Fluke.
Rodon wasn't lights-out Saturday against Texas, but he performed well and snagged his third victory. He allowed two runs on four hits in six innings with three walks and five strikeouts. He nearly blew the lead in a two-run fifth, but recovered to retire four of the last five batters he faced.
"The funny and scary thing is he can get a lot better," said White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, per MLB.com. "His stuff is that good where he's able to get by with missing some spots here and there. If he can hone in the command, which has gotten a whole lot better, then we'll have two [Chris] Sales."
After giving up two runs or less in five of his last six starts, Rodon will try to keep up the good work next Thursday in Detroit.