White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Allows two homers in win
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Cannon (4-10) allowed four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Angels on Monday.
Cannon gave up solo home runs to Eric Wagaman and Charles Leblanc, and the Angels scraped together two more runs in the seventh to chase Cannon from the game. While the rookie right-hander has allowed at least three runs in six of his last eight starts, he's picked up three wins in that span as one of the White Sox's more effective starters. He's at a 4.61 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 81:36 K:BB through 113.1 innings over 21 appearances (19 starts) this season. He's projected to make his next start at San Diego.
Cannon (3-10) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against Cleveland. He struck out four.
Cannon picked up his fifth loss out of his last six starts with this 91-pitch appearance. The 24-year-old rookie fared well through the first five innings, scattering six hits that produced one run, before unraveling in the sixth. He left two runners on via a walk and single that were promptly driven home when reliever Gus Varland yielded a homer to his first batter faced, Lane Thomas. Cannon has now failed to reach five strikeouts in six consecutive starts, during which he's struggled to a 6.16 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB across 30.2 innings. He is projected to make his next outing against the Angels in Los Angeles next week.
Cannon (3-9) earned the win Wednesday over the Orioles, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Cannon's night got off to a rocky start after he allowed a homer to Gunnar Henderson to lead off the bottom of the first inning. However, the right-hander would keep Baltimore off the board for the remainder of his outing, allowing just four more hits en route to his first win since Aug. 6. The 24-year-old Cannon had struggled to a 7.78 ERA in four starts (19.2 innings) coming into Wednesday. His ERA now sits at 4.53 with a 1.39 WHIP and 70:33 K:BB across 101.1 innings in his rookie campaign. Cannon's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Guardians in his next outing.
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Saddled with fourth straight loss
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Cannon (2-9) took the loss Friday as the White Sox fell 5-1 to the Mets, giving up four runs on five hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out three.
The big blow was a two-run homer by J.D. Martinez in the third inning, but Cannon wasn't sharp as he got only 48 of his 92 pitches into the strike zone. The 24-year-old has lost four straight starts, and in five outings in August he stumbled to a 6.31 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 20:14 K:BB over 25.2 innings. Things don't get any easier for Cannon, as he lines up to make his next start on the road next week in Baltimore.
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Unravels against Tigers
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Cannon (2-8) yielded five runs on eight hits and four walks over four-plus innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Detroit.
Cannon escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning, but things got worse from there. He gave up a run in each of the third and fourth innings before falling apart; he put four straight Tigers on base without recording an out in the fifth inning and was charged with three more runs. Cannon was handed his third straight loss and saw his ERA jump to 4.57 across 90.2 innings. He's 1-6 with a 4.93 ERA over his last eight outings. Cannon is projected for a home matchup against the Mets next weekend.
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Yields five runs in loss
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Cannon (2-7) allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings to take the loss Monday versus the Giants.
The Giants rallied for four runs in the fifth inning, and Matt Chapman lifted a solo home run in the sixth. Cannon had allowed no more than four runs in his previous eight starts, so this was a step backward for him, especially considering San Francisco's struggles on offense. Cannon is now at a 4.26 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 59:24 K:BB through 86.2 innings over 16 appearances (14 starts) this year. He's projected for a home start versus the Tigers this weekend.
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Back in loss column Tuesday
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Cannon (2-6) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Yankees.
Cannon was responsible for two of the three home runs Juan Soto hit in this contest. It was the first time since June 29 that Cannon has given up multiple homers, and the three runs allowed were his most in four outings. He's now at a 4.02 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 55:23 K:BB through 80.2 innings over 15 appearances (13 starts). He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start on the road in San Francisco.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Picks up second win
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Cannon (2-5) earned the win over the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings.
Cannon was finally able to pick up his first win since June 18, though he's allowed three runs or fewer in five of his eight starts since then. Tuesday was his sixth straight start going at least six innings and his five strikeouts were his most in a start since he had seven back on June 12. While the strikeout numbers aren't great, Cannon's ability to throw strikes and work deep into games has been huge for a White Sox rotation that hasn't been able to get much length outside of his starts. The 23-year-old rookie owns a 3.91 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 51:20 K:BB in 76 innings and lines up to face the Yankees next week.
White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Strong start wasted Tuesday
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Cannon came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over seven innings. He struck out two.
The rookie right-hander put together one of his best starts so far in the majors, exiting the game with a 2-1 lead after tossing 94 pitches (59 strikes), but the White Sox bullpen immediately fell apart in the top of the eighth inning. Cannon gave Chicago six or more innings in all five of his July starts, posting a 3.48 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 31 innings on the month despite a poor 14:11 K:BB, and he's establishing himself as one of the most reliable rotation options on a rebuilding club. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road early next week in Oakland.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Stuck with loss
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Cannon (1-5) took the loss Thursday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out one.
Cannon was excellent at limiting damage, inducing three double plays and turning in his fourth quality start of the year despite tying his season low in strikeouts. The rookie entered Thursday's outing having not allowed a home run in three straight starts, but that streak was broken in the third inning when Marcus Semien lifted a solo homer. In eight starts since being recalled from Triple-A on June 7, Cannon has a 3.88 ERA with a 27:11 K:BB across 46.1 innings. He's on pace to face the Royals early next week.
