Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2018
Thursday's recap: White Sox drop pair to Rangers, Royals
Making his Cactus League debut, James Shields allowed one run on three hits over four innings in a 5-4 loss to the Rangers in Surprise. Over in Glendale, top pitching prospect Michael Kopech gave up five runs on four hits and three walks over 2 1/3 innings in a 12-0 loss to the Royals.
On the mound: Tyler Danish served up two home runs against the Royals and allowed four runs in 1 1/3 innings.
At the plate: Yolmer Sanchez tripled twice off the Rangers’ Cole Hamels. Center fielder Ryan Cordell had three doubles and 4 RBIs in Surprise.
In the field: Shortstop Tim Anderson threw out the Rangers’ Willie Calhoun on a grounder that went through both Shields and Sanchez.