Texas Rangers Sweep Chicago White Sox Behind Nathan Eovaldi's Fantastic Start

The Texas Rangers beat up on MLB's worst team, sweeping the season series from the Chicago White Sox with a 2-1 win Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Aug 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (30) and third baseman Josh Jung (6) celebrate after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan Eovaldi struck out 10 and held the Chicago White Sox to one hit and two walks over seven innings as the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-1 win Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Texas swept the season series against Chicago, 7-0. The Rangers' four-game sweep of the White Sox on July 25 is the last time the club won three consecutive games until Thursday.

Corey Seager's solo homer in the fourth gave Texas a 1-0 lead. They added a run in the seventh on Wyatt Langford's RBI groundout. Andrew Benintendi's homer against Rangers closer Kirby Yates in the ninth pulled Chicago to within 2-1. Yates earned his 25th save despite the home run.

"They were focused today, we had to play good baseball and find a way to scratch and claw for runs, guys did a great job. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/AJXGHQ7D5l

— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) August 29, 2024

Three thoughts from Thursday's game:

1. Electric Evo

Aug 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan Eovaldi pitched one of his best games of the season. He held Chicago hitless until Gavin Sheets' leadoff single in the fifth. Eovaldi tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts, which he also recorded against the White Sox on July 24. His one hit allowed over seven innings matches his season-best start when he did the same against San Diego on July 2.

Nathan Eovaldi speaks on his performance as well as Corey's 200th homer after today's game! 🎤#StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/HZiLcMjvkY

— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) August 29, 2024

2. Smith, Lowe and Jung

Aug 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Texas Rangers first base Nathaniel Lowe (30) hits a double against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports / Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Corey Seager may have homered, but the bulk of the Rangers seven hits came from Josh Smith, Nathaniel Lowe, and Josh Jung. The trio each had two hits and Smith and Lowe had doubles. Lowe doubled and scored an important insurance run in the seventh on Wyatt Langford's groundout.

3. Up Next

Jul 19, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (22) throws to the plate during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports / Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

The Rangers open a weekend series against the Oakland Athletics with right-hander Jon Gray (5-5, 4.32) facing left-hander JP Sears (10-9, 4.35) at 7:10 p.m. Friday at Globe Life Field.

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