White Sox manager's rule lapse forces early pitcher removal in loss

During the Chicago White Sox's 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field, manager Will Venable committed a procedural error that cost the team dearly. After Noah Schultz loaded the bases and a mound visit from pitching coach Zach Bove, Angel Martinez hit a two-run single. Venable then went to the mound to argue an appeal play, overlooking rule 5.10(l) that limits a manager or coach to one visit per pitcher per inning.

The violation required Schultz's removal after just five batters, and rookie David Sandlin, freshly called up from Triple-A, had to shoulder 8 2/3 innings of work. Sandlin, who had barely begun his warm-up, managed to pitch 5 1/3 innings on 96 pitches. Venable accepted full responsibility, calling the incident an “inexcusable mistake.” The error extended the White Sox's losing streak to four games, the longest of the season.