Autumn Dreamin

The fans at this weekday afternoon split squad spring training game clearly miss the energy of the WBC.

I know he got roughed up a few days ago, but I still like Avila. Through 2IP with 0H, 0BB, 2K.

Both Sox pitchers have given up just a solo shot through 3IP. Dart fought some early command struggles but seems settled in now.

KC game webcast available here: https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/video/live-white-sox-spring-training-48408

Pfft, striking out Trout is light work. We have Shohei at home:

It just had to be this way.

Honestly, Ohtani striking out Trout to seal the win is just too cinematic to not happen. If home/away were swapped, Trout would walk it off. Some things are just meant to be.

Do you pinch hit for McNeil leading off the 9th?

This might be the closest play at first I've ever seen.

Well apparently no one can throw McNeil a strike, I guess.

Baffling to see people still blaming Team USA pitching when the score is 3-1.

Solid glovework from TA to start a 4-6-3 DP.

This is neat.

Trea should've worn a Team USA shirt under his uniform in the playoffs last year.

Skye Bolt is such an 80 grade name.

Three first pitch homers in a game is wild.

Gio's final line: 4.1IP, 1H, 2ER, 6K, 2BB, about 75 pitches. Looked good despite some deep counts (maybe got squeezed a bit on some calls).

I love Gavin's swing so much.

Romy looks much better at the plate since coming back from that week off.

Benny single, Haseley double, Yaz GO, Hanser homer. I don't know how you keep Alberto off the roster. He's not going to stick around and wait in Charlotte.

FWIW, Grifol said both Moncada and Vaughn would be playing if it was the regular season.