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Hagen Smith and AJ Blubaugh slated to open White Sox–Astros Game 1
The Athletic reports that both teams plan bullpen games after their division races went to the final weekend. Aces Sean Burke and Hunter Brown won’t be available until Game 2.
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The Athletic reports that White Sox rookie Hagen Smith and Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh are the Game 1 openers. Smith recorded a 1.29 ERA over 28 innings after his August 9 debut, while Blubaugh’s 96 innings led major-league relievers. Both teams plan bullpen games, with aces Sean Burke and Hunter Brown unavailable until Game 2.
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