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Michael Kopech
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Shaky in eighth-inning appearance
PChicago White Sox
April 24, 2024
Kopech allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out two to earn a hold Tuesday against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Kopech was used in the eighth inning, and he primarily matched up against the top of the Twins' lineup. He allowed a leadoff single and later in the inning served up a two-run home run to Trevor Larnach. Kopech still maintained a one-run lead for the White Sox to earn his first hold of the season. The sample of the team maintaining a lead late in games is small, but it appears that manager Pedro Grifol is comfortable using Kopech in the highest-leverage situations rather than using him solely in save situations.