Liam Hendricks (34, Chicago White Sox), who recently returned to the mound after overcoming blood cancer, received a special gift on a special day.
The Chicago White Sox played a home game against the Detroit Tigers on 5 May at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
It was Cancer Survivors Day. It falls on the first Sunday in June, US time. Hendricks earned his first win since returning from the disabled list.
Hendricks took the mound in the ninth inning with the score tied at 2-2, throwing 15 pitches (10 for strikes) over one inning, allowing no runs on no hits and striking out two.
The Chicago White Sox went on to win 6-2 on Jake Berger’s game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Hendricks earned the save.먹튀검증
Hendricks earned his first win of the season on a special day, with help from his pitching and the team’s bats. Garrett Field was abuzz with excitement.
Hendricks, who was diagnosed with blood cancer in late April, returned to the mound on the 30th of last month against the Los Angeles Angels. He also pitched a one-hit shutout on the 4th.
Hendricks is one of the best closers in Major League Baseball. In his last two seasons with the Chicago White Sox, he has 75 saves and a 2.66 ERA.
Meanwhile, Hendricks’ contract with the White Sox runs through the 2024 season. Therefore, it is possible that Hendricks could be traded if the White Sox decide to sell.