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Smith Starts Game 1, Taylor and Schultz Key in ALDS
Hagen Smith starts Game 1 as White Sox bullpen trio prepares for Guardians in ALDS.
In brief
Hagen Smith starts Game 1 as White Sox bullpen trio prepares for Guardians in ALDS. Hagen Smith starts Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Guardians, with Grant Taylor and Noah Schultz also critical to White Sox playoff success. Originally reported by Mlb.
Smith Starts Game 1
Hagen Smith starts Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field.
Taylor and Schultz in Bullpen
Grant Taylor and Noah Schultz have become integral parts of the White Sox bullpen as they approach Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
Manager Venable's Plan
Manager Will Venable said Smith and Taylor could see work in the first three games of the series with off-days built in on Sunday and Tuesday.
Smith's Season Journey
Smith opened his season as a starter for Triple-A Charlotte but moved to the bullpen on July 19 after missing more than a month with a left shoulder impingement.
Taylor's Closing Role
Taylor has emerged as one of the AL’s top closers with 54 pitches in finishing off Tuesday’s victory.
Schultz's Transition
Schultz was mostly a starter for the Knights and the White Sox before moving to the bullpen after returning from a stint with the Knights on Sept. 16.
Bullpen Strategy
The White Sox rely on this top-notch bullpen crew and studying matchups for their playoff success.
The one thing
Hagen Smith starts Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Guardians, with Grant Taylor and Noah Schultz also critical to White Sox playoff success.
