Let’s take a second to marvel at what a gem the Chicago White Sox have in Reynaldo López.
Of course, it’s easy to jog a victory lap when the 24-year-old paints a masterpiece like he did today: Eight innings, two hits, two walks, eight strikeouts and a delicious 88 game score, pacing the way for a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers and securing the White Sox’s first series win this season outside of Kansas City.
No, López is just a joy to watch pitch. He’s competitive, natch. But there’s also a spirit that you don’t see very often in any player, much less a younger guy still feeling his way.