Lynn, Kimbrel not concerned about debut struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
SURPRISE, Ariz. — If Wednesday’s spring training game against the Texas Rangers was next month instead of right now, there might be some cause for concern.
But fortunately, the regular season isn’t right now. White Sox pitchers Lance Lynn and Craig Kimbrel were making their first Cactus League appearances, and while the results weren’t the greatest, both pitchers came away feeling mission accomplished.
“There was no game plan today. It was just go out there and get pitches in. The stuff was there for the most part, so I can’t complain,” Lynn said.
Nor could Corey Seager and Mitch Garver, who hit back-to-back solo homers off Lynn in the first inning. Garver came back and tagged him again for another solo shot in the third. In all, Lynn surrendered three runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings with no walks and four strikeouts.
“A couple mistakes, but the pitches I’ve been working on were…