Hagen Smith retires all nine batters in three-inning relief stint

His bullpen ERA fell to 0.56 through 16 innings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

RT @MLB: Three perfect frames from Hagen Smith! Since joining the @WhiteSox bullpen: 10 G 16 IP 1 ER (0.56 ERA) 23 Ks Via @whitesox on X

What happened: Smith struck out four while completing three perfect frames. The appearance was his 10th since moving to the bullpen.

Why it matters: He has allowed one earned run and recorded 23 strikeouts in that span. The sustained production strengthens his case for higher-leverage assignments down the stretch.

By the numbers: Smith has averaged 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings since joining the bullpen.

What to watch: His next appearance will test whether the relief surge carries deeper into September.

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