Shane Smith is the first pitcher to throw at least 11.2 innings in his first two MLB games and allow no more than four total bases since White Sox pitcher Shovel Hodge in 1920, according to Codify.

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox both got brilliant stretches from their starting rotations — and largely wasted them.

Smith, the first pick in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, has now held opposing batters to a .105 average through 11.2 innings and lines up for a weekend start against Boston with the White Sox scheduled for five games over the next five days.

Korey Lee will handle the catching duties for the White Sox.

Guardians: Logan Allen (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, one strikeout) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox aim to stop their six-game losing streak with a win over the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland had a 92-69 record overall and a 50-30 record at home last season.

The Chicago White Sox have been getting more than they bargained for from their young starting pitchers. They'll see if Sean Burke can continue the trend when he takes the mound against the host Cleveland Guardians in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday.