The Chicago White Sox opened their Cactus League slate Friday afternoon against the Cubs in Mesa, Arizona, which means White Sox fans got a first dose of the team's new play-by-play announcer, John Schriffen.
Jesse Chavez and the White Sox took a shelling in the bottom of the first, but Schriffen got a chance to show off his chops in the second inning when designated hitter Tim Elko — who had two MLB plate appearances last season — homered to right field.
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The six runs scored in the first inning by the Cubs would be more than enough, as the North Siders went on to rout the White Sox 8-1.
Chicago's two teams meet again at Sloan Park on March 1.