Scott McGough to start for D-backs vs. White Sox
Jun 15, 2024, 9:59 AM
Scott McGough #30 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 09, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Manager Torey Lovullo said Scott McGough will start Saturday for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the White Sox.
Lovullo told reporters the decision after the win on Friday night.
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McGough also started last Sunday for the Diamondbacks in San Diego against the Padres but pitched just 0.2 innings. McGough got Luiz Arraez to fly out to left before allowing a 410-foot home run to Fernando Tatis Jr. McGough then struck out Jurickson Profar before he was replaced for Tommy Henry.
McGough has a 5.85 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 20 innings pitched this season. He last pitched 2.1 innings in Wednesday’s 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. McGough did not surrender a run but gave up three hits and two walks.
After McGough exits, Henry is again an option for bulk innings.
Henry is 2-2 on the season and carries a 5.58 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 30.2 innings pitched.
Diamondbacks-White Sox
First pitch on Saturday is at 7:10 p.m.
The White Sox (18-53) will start Erick Fedde, who has had a strong season coming back from pitching in Korea in 2023 (3.10 ERA).
Catch the game on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.
