After a prospect path marked by injury, White Sox starter Sean Burke is grateful for postseason opportunity
White Sox pitcher Sean Burke is set to start Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Astros. Burke recorded a 3.34 ERA over 172 ⅓ innings during the regular season.
HOUSTON — The White Sox’ pursuit of a division title means Sean Burke pitched on Friday, and wasn’t available to start Game 1 of the wild card series.The White Sox’ MLB-leading use of openers means that Burke had a long wait to be named the starter of Game 2. But after running a 3.34 ERA in a career-high 172⅓ innings this year, as far as the Sox rotation goes this postseason: he’s their guy.And it matters to him, perhaps as much as anything.“This is my life,” Burke told the Sun-Times. “I don't…
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