San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guarantee Rate Field in Chicago on Wed Apr 5, 2023 (AP News photo)

Lackluster Offense Hurts Giants Losing To White Sox 7-3

By Barbara Mason

Wednesday afternoon the San Francisco Giants (2-3) took on the Chicago White Sox (233) in game two of their three games series which winds up Thursday afternoon. Monday the Giants won a convincing game beating the White Sox 12-3. The White Sox evened the series in Wednesday’s game at Guarantee Rate Field in Chicago 7-3.

Chicago got on the board early when first baseman Andrew Vaughn doubled driving in Luis Robert Jr for the first run of the game and the early 1-0 lead. Gavin Sheets was next at bat and singled Andrew Benintendi home. Vaughn attempted to also score but was thrown out at home to end the inning.

The Giants hit a homer in the second inning off the bat of J.D. Davis for the single run in the inning. Chicago continued to hold the early lead 2-1.

The third and fourth innings were quiet for both teams, but In the fifth inning the White Sox scored a couple more runs. Hanser Alberto singled to left bringing Otto Colas home to extend their lead 3-1. Luis Robert Jr. would add to their lead doubling to right and bringing Elvis Andrus across home plate. Chicago had a 4-1 lead through five innings.

The White Sox didn’t let up going into the seventh inning. Yoan Moncada singled to right and Hanser Alberto scored followed by a Sheets single that brought both Benintendi and Robert Jr. home for a 7-1 Chicago lead.

The Giants continued to struggle on offense but they put together a rally in the ninth inning. Joc Pederson doubled bringing Michael Conforto and Wilmer Flores home but that was all there was for San Francisco.

It was a tough day for the Giants not able to generate much offense which has been a problem in this young season. San Francisco only had four hits in the game while Chicago had a solid offensive day with 13 hits. Despite having nine walks it just wasn’t enough for San Francisco to win this game.

Thursday the Giants will play the rubber game hoping to win this series. Starting for San Francisco Alex Wood matching up against the White Sox Lance Lynn First pitch is scheduled for 11:10 am.