CLEVELAND — The Chicago White Sox already had scored once in the first inning Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. They were in position for more, with runners on first and second and just one out.
Mike Tauchman hit a liner to second baseman Brayan Rocchio, who made the catch and quickly threw to second to double off Edgar Quero to end the inning.
“It was my bad,” Quero said. “My fault. My first move, I have to be back.”
The Sox didn’t have many more opportunities with runners in scoring position in the 3-1 loss in front of 28,463 at Progressive Field.
“(We) got off to a great start there in the first inning,” manager Will Venable said. “Obviously, running into a double play there, get doubled off, the play just can’t happen, especially in that situation.
“From there, couldn’t ge