Athletics Get Blown Out by White Sox

It was not a great day for pitcher Jack Perkins and the Athletics on Saturday.

The Chicago White Sox hit Perkins hard, and the ChiSox went on to win 11-2 in a Cactus League showdown over the Athletics. It was the Athletics' Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

The Athletics scored a run in the third inning as Brett Harris crossed the plate. In the fifth inning, Brian Serven doubled to right field, scoring Denzel Clarke. Tommy White went to third base on the double, too.

Perkins only lasted two-thirds of an inning, giving up two runs (both earned) on two hits, two walks, and one strikeout.

Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang followed Perkins and allowed one hit and one run in 1 1/3 innings. Wei-En Lin came in and gave up two runs (both earned) on three hits. 

The Athletics are back in action on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians.