
Shane Smith
Chicago White Sox • #64 • SP
Shane Smith Strikes Out 5 in White Sox Loss to Royals on May 5
Shane Smith, starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, struck out 5 batters in a game against the Kansas City Royals, which ended with a 3-0 loss for the White Sox.
What It Means
Smith's performance against the Royals added five more strikeouts to his season total, bringing it to 26 over 32 1/3 innings. This keeps his strikeout rate at 7.24 K/9, consistent with his season average.
In road games, Smith maintains a 2.35 ERA with a 9.1 K/9, showing he performs well away from home. His WHIP in these games is 1.04, highlighting his ability to manage baserunners effectively on the road.