16 the record for Sox strikeouts in a game, Jack Harshman in 1954.

 

14 K's...would have a legit chance at 20 K's, but absolutely no way they're going to push him well over 100 pitches....would they?

 

 

It's really too bad his pitch count is up, as he could definitely top 20.

Its nice to see dominate pitching after what we just witnessed in Cleveland.

That might be the Sox record for strikeouts by a LHP.

 

Was Harshman in 1954 LH?

 

Alvarez's career high?

Guy is fricken sick today...

95 pitches, 69 strikes.

 

Man it'd be nice to see him out there for a couple more innings, but it's not worth the risk

This could be Sale's last inning, he's getting up there in pitches.

No way

This is pretty incredible.

95 pitches, 69 strikes.

 

Man it'd be nice to see him out there for a couple more innings, but it's not worth the risk

 

He'll get the 7th

95 pitches, 69 strikes.

 

Man it'd be nice to see him out there for a couple more innings, but it's not worth the risk

At least one more

That might be the Sox record for strikeouts by a LHP.

 

Was Harshman in 1954 LH?

 

Alvarez's career high?

Did Alvarez get a 15 k game once? Maybe 12, coalfield you're the man look it up, I'm too lazy too lol

No way

Sorry, he's the future and the best looking pitcher to come up for the Sox in a very long time. They aren't going to give him the 130 pitches he'd need to close this out.

He'll get the 7th

Can only strike out 3 more guys in the 7th though.

I always talk to my friends about how despite the great numbers from Sale, he hadn't come full circle yet. Misses spots too often at times, occasionally doesn't mix up pitches, just generally not maximizing potential. Today is what it looks like when he doesn't miss spots, uses all of his pitches effectively, and is just generally a badass

He definitely should get one more inning.

I don't see how you take him out as long as he is dominating.... if pitch count too high can always skip next start.

I gotta believe he's got about 12-15 pitches max before he'd be lifted. If he can get through the 7th quickly, that would be awesome. Otherwise, Robin will have to go to the pen to preserve the lead.

I let Sale go if he thinks he can.

This is one of those games where you're excited if your team even hits the ball

Give him the 7th and then go from there...

Showing no signs of wear then you cannot take him out

You'd have to think that with 95 pitches, at best he'll get the 7th inning to tie the White Sox all-time record of 16.

 

Can't imagine he would get pushed up into the high 110's or low 120's.

 

Guess it depends on how Chris is feeling, but you just can't afford to chance it.

 

 

23 pitches last inning, and a few foul balls. Only four "regular" outs.

Take out starter Chris Sale and put in reliever Chris Sale?

Horrible Alexei

This is one of the best pitched games I've ever seen, when you count both pitchers.