Waldrep Shines as Braves Face the White Sox
When the Atlanta Braves called up Hurston Waldrep earlier this month, there was curiosity about how quickly he could adjust to the big-league stage. Well, he has wasted no time proving that he belongs. In just three starts since joining the rotation, Waldrep has been lights out, and now he’s drawing even more attention as he lines up against the Chicago White Sox.
Through those first three outings, Waldrep has allowed only two earned runs across 17.2 innings. That works out to a sparkling 1.02 ERA. His command hasn’t been flawless—five walks over that span—but he’s managed to balance it with 17 strikeouts. The underlying metrics, like a 3.48 SIERA, suggest that even when the numbers come back to earth, he should remain a steady and reliable arm for Atlanta. For a Braves team that has battled some inconsistency on the mound, his emergence could not have come at a better time.
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The White Sox, on the other hand, have been dealing with their own struggles, both on and off the field. Pitcher Owen White was just placed on the 15-day injured list with a hip impingement after he was hurt while facing these very Braves on August 18. That’s another setback for Chicago’s rotation, which has been tested all year. No official timeline has been given for White’s return, which means the team will need to piece things together while he recovers.
It’s a tough break, because the White Sox have shown flashes of fight. They’ve been a pesky opponent, even if their record doesn’t always reflect it. Facing a rising pitcher like Waldrep while being shorthanded in their rotation only adds to the challenge. Still, baseball is unpredictable—teams in that situation often find ways to play spoiler.
For Braves fans, the real story continues to be Waldrep. The way he’s attacking hitters—mixing strikeouts with ground balls and showing poise beyond his experience—has been encouraging. He hasn’t looked rattled, even in tight spots, which is a good sign as the Braves push toward the stretch run. Every contending team looks for that one young arm who can give them a lift, and right now, Waldrep is filling that role beautifully.
So tonight’s matchup against the White Sox is about more than just another game in a long season. It’s a chance to see if Waldrep can keep the momentum going, a chance to see how Chicago adjusts without Owen White, and a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in Major League Baseball. One team is riding the wave of a rookie breakout, the other is trying to patch holes and stay competitive. That’s the beauty of the game—every start tells a story, and this one has plenty of intrigue.
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