Yoendrys Gómez walked the first three batters in Friday’s start against the New York Yankees.
It was the beginning of a wild night for Chicago White Sox pitchers.
The Sox walked nine Yankees in a 10-2 loss in front of 28,069 at Rate Field.
“Walks were a problem,” manager Will Venable said. “You know that coming in with the Yankees offense, they control the zone extremely well and they do a lot of damage. When you walk guys and give them free passes, it’s just a matter of time before they make you pay for them.”
Gómez, who spent portions of three seasons with the Yankees (2023-25), allowed five runs (four earned) on two hits with six strikeouts and six walks in four innings.
“I think I was trying to be just too perfect, and that led to me missing pitches and missing my spots,” Gomez sa