CHICAGO — Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson exited Saturday’s game vs. the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field after his right hand was hit by a pitch.

It is never a great sign to see a player leave a game early and it just turned into a near worst-case scenario for the Texas Rangers.

Sean Burke allowed one run in six innings Friday to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-1, snapping an 11-game skid in the series.

Donation Options Search Search Search Texas Rangers’ Jake Burger warms up before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Chicago. AP Photo/Erin Hooley Share Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger had a big smile Friday when greeting a few old buddies at Rate Field.

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Its Friday, May 23 and the Rangers (25-26) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (15-35). Tyler Mahle is slated to take the mound for Texas against Sean Burke for Chicago.

Cannon missed his scheduled start with back tightness, but the Sox scored six times in the sixth inning, thanks to ugly play by the Rangers.

The Chicago White Sox are getting two veterans back in their lineup. To make room for them on the roster, they sent a fan favorite back down to Class AAA Charlotte.