Hometown Broadcasting Sports Tuesday 8/4/20
4 August 2020 Sports
The White Sox extended their win streak to five with a 6-4 victory over the Brewers on Monday night at Miller Park, spoiling the Brewers delayed home opener,but it came at a price — they lost their starting pitcher to injury, with no clear-cut replacements if one is needed. Left-hander Carlos Rodón, making just his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery, was removed from the game before the third with left shoulder soreness. The White Sox said he will be further evaluated on Tuesday.
The White Sox jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first off Brett Anderson but the Brewers responded with a run on consecutive doubles by Christian Yelich and Avisail Garcia. Milwaukee added two runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to take a 4-2 lead. Anderson left after throwing 52 pitches in three innings and was relieved by Corbin Burnes.
It was 4-2 in the seventh and Burnes had been cruising when the White Sox tied the game on Jose Abreu’s two-out, two-run homer and then added single runs in the 8th and 9th. David Phelps suffered the loss to even his record at 1-1. Left-hander Ross Detwiler (1-0) picked up the win.
The two teams meet again tonight. A pair of right-handers square off as Lucas Giolito (0-1) goes against Brandon Woodruff (1-1). First pitch is at 7:10 and the game can be heard on AM1100/98.3FM, WISS.
Elsewhere in the N.L. Central, the Cubs blanked the Royals 2-0, the Twins edged the Pirates 5-4, the Reds nipped the Indians 3-2 and Detroit at St. Louis was postponed because of rain.
Meanwhile, Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy was released from the hospital on Monday and was recovering at home following Saturday’s heart attack. This according to manager Craig Counsell said.
Recalling the events, Counsell described a terrifying day. But also, a “great day,” as he put it.
Murphy began to feel ill following a group infield drill at Miller Park on Saturday as the Brewers got some work in while their series against the Cardinals was postponed. Two heroes may have saved his life. According to Counsell, it was Brewers assistant athletic trainer Rafael Freitas who saw Murphy sitting on the bench in the dugout and recognized something was wrong. Team physician Dr. Mark Niedfeldt happened to be on site, and he diagnosed the heart attack immediately. An ambulance was summoned, which transported Murphy to Froedtert Hospital and a waiting team of cardiologists, who installed a stent.
The Brewers expect Murphy back in the dugout sometime this season, but there is no firm timetable. The team did not immediately name an interim replacement on the Major League staff.
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want to speculate just how much longer he might remain in Green Bay now that the team has drafted his potential successor.
The two-time MVP says he’s just trying to concentrate on the things that remain in his control while remembering to cherish each opportunity.
“I savor every moment, every season,” Rodgers said Monday in a Zoom session with reporters. “I don’t take any of it for granted. I don’t know what the future holds. I know I can control this year and my play and my approach and my attitude. And I’m enjoying being back with the guys. it’s fun to see them.”
The Packers traded up four spots in the first round in April to draft Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the No. 26 overall pick. The move immediately raised speculation about Rodgers’ long-term future in Green Bay, where he’s spent his entire career since the Packers selected him 22nd overall in 2005.
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Meanwhile Packers NT Kenny Clark spoke to the media on Monday. He was asked if he thought about opting out of the season because of Covid-19. Clark said he, his girlfriend and his family are all fine but that he understands that other players may have issues with the virus. Clark said he just wants to play football.
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The Bucks are back in action today against Brooklyn. Milwaukee (54-13) is coming off a loss against Houston Sunday night while the Nets are (31-35).
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Former Packer offensive lineman Tootie Robins passed away Monday of a reported heart attack. He was 62. Robbins was drafted in the 4th round by the Cardinals in 1982 and started 10 years at right tackle. He then joined the Packers in 1992 and started two more seasons.
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