Good morning!
It was on this day in 2015 the White Sox last had one of their starting pitchers throw a Maddux. I suppose that isn't so surprising seeing as where starting pitching has been heading the last several years, but what is surprising is that the 2024 White Sox haven't had an opponent pitch a Maddux against them. In fact, the last time a starting pitcher threw a Maddux against the Sox was in 2016! Looking back at the pitching logs, Gavin Stone has come closest in 2024, coming within four pitches on June 26. (I'm writing this up on Friday afternoon, so hopefully I'm not jinxing anything heading into tonight's game against the Padres.)
Today's Sporcle, of course, is about all of these Madduxes/i. In the pitch-counting era, eighteen pitchers have thrown one either for OR against the White Sox. How many can you name? Good luck!
Quiz Parameters
- I’ve allotted 15 minutes for completion attempts.
- For hints, I’ve provided the opponent and the score, and indicated whether it was for or against the White Sox.
Useless information to amaze, annoy, confuse, and/or confound your friends and family:
- Five starting pitchers have thrown a Maddux this season: Tanner Houck, Max Fried, Braxton Garrett, Joey Estes, and Keider Montero.
- In the 2000s, Roy Halladay is the only pitcher to throw a Maddux in 10 innings.
All data from stathead.com
