Kopech (2-0) allowed one run on four hits and struck out 10 over five innings to earn the win Sunday versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech wasn't expected to make a long start, but he did enough to be eligible for the win. The White Sox offense took care of the rest, providing plenty of run support. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 1.72 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB across 15.2 innings this season. He's made two starts and six total appearances, but Kopech may have to settle for a long-relief role once Lance Lynn (back) returns.
Yes, bring Lynn back by all means, but do NOT take Kopech out of the rotation. Not doing so would just be another lamebrained MLB managerial decision. Kopech is well after his surgery and, yes, he could pitch as a reliever because he could bring it on the back side of the Alps with an ice slab on the mound in a howling wind. The guy is legit bigtime and belongs as a full-time starter. Don’t screw this up, White Sox.
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PigskinpooperMon 4/26/21 3:24 PM
Yes, bring Lynn back by all means, but do NOT take Kopech out of the rotation. Not doing so would just be another lamebrained MLB managerial decision. Kopech is well after his surgery and, yes, he could pitch as a reliever because he could bring it on the back side of the Alps with an ice slab on the mound in a howling wind. The guy is legit bigtime and belongs as a full-time starter. Don’t screw this up, White Sox.
PP