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Luis Castillo shines in dominant start for White Sox against Reds

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Luis Castillo shines in dominant start for White Sox against Reds
Summary

Luis Castillo delivered a strong performance for the White Sox, pitching seven shutout innings against the Reds on August 12. This marked his best outing of the season, featuring 10 strikeouts and a strategic return to using his changeup. Previously, skepticism surrounded Castillo's potential for the White Sox, especially given his mixed results prior to the trade. Analysts will monitor whether Castillo can build upon this success in his future starts.

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  • •Castillo struck out 10 batters in his seven-inning shutout.
  • •This was his first start with the White Sox after the trade.
  • •He adjusted his pitch strategy, using his changeup more effectively.
  • •Castillo's ERA improved to below 4.00 with this performance.
  • •The game took place on August 12 against the Reds.
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