Hagen Smith To Open ALDS Game 1 For White Sox

Hagen Smith starts for the Chicago White Sox as an opener in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. Smith previously served as an opener in Game 1 of the wild-card series versus the Houston Astros, allowing no runs and three hits in three innings. In three appearances against the Guardians during the regular season, Smith gave up 2 runs and 2 hits in 5 2/3 innings with 8 strikeouts as the rivals meet in the Division Series.