Chicago White Sox: Danny Mendick embodies ‘next man up’ approach

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 17: Danny Mendick #20 of the Chicago White Sox hits a grand slam against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the game at Target Field on May 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The White Sox defeated the Twins 16-4. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Danny Mendick had a night to remember on Monday. The 27-year old had a career-high five RBI’s highlighted by his first career grand slam. With the Chicago White Sox already up 6-1 in the fifth inning, Danny Mendick smelled blood in the water.

The bases were loaded and with no outs, there were plenty of RBI’s to be had. Mendick took it upon himself to clear the bases. He mashed the first pitch he saw to deep left…