White Sox forced to remove starting pitcher Noah Schultz after only 1 out due to manager Will Venable's blunder
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Key Points:
- Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable mistakenly visited pitcher Noah Schultz twice in the first inning, violating MLB rules that require the pitcher to be removed after two mound visits in the same inning.
- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt promptly challenged the infraction, leading umpires to enforce Schultz's immediate removal after only one out and five batters faced.
- Venable acknowledged the error, explaining the original plan was for Schultz and rookie David Sandlin to split pitching duties, but the visit rule forced an earlier change.
- Sandlin struggled in relief, allowing six runs over 5 1/3 innings, contributing to the Guardians' 8-2 victory and cutting Chicago's division lead to two games.
- Despite the loss and managerial misstep, the White Sox have been a surprising contender this season, improving significantly from last year's 60-102 record.
