White Sox remove Noah Schultz after manager's double visit blunder
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz was removed from the game after only one out due to a rules infraction by manager Will Venable. Venable mistakenly visited the mound twice in the first inning, prompting umpires to rule Schultz had to be replaced after his second visit. Schultz had faced five batters, allowing two runs, before being replaced by rookie David Sandlin. The mishap occurred early in the game, setting the tone for a challenging match that saw the Guardians lead 2-0. Following the incident, Sandlin struggled on the mound, allowing six runs over 5 1/3 innings in an eventual 8-2 loss for the White Sox. The defeat narrows their division lead to two games over both the Guardians and Minnesota Twins.
- •Noah Schultz recorded one out before being removed.
- •Will Venable admitted his mistake regarding mound visits.
- •David Sandlin replaced Schultz and allowed six runs.
- •White Sox lost 8-2 to the Guardians.
- •Chicago's division lead is now two games.
- 3:51 PMCBS MLB — White Sox forced to change pitchers in first inning after 'inexcusable mistake' by manager Will Venable
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — “What an Amateur Mistake” – White Sox Fans Blast Manager Over Mound Visit Fail That Led To Noah Schultz’s Exit In 1st Innings
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Will Venable takes blame for ‘inexcusable mistake’ in Chicago White Sox’s season-high 4th straight loss
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox forced to remove starting pitcher Noah Schultz after only 1 out due to manager Will Venable's blunder
"White Sox manager Will Venable made a costly mistake in the first inning of the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, leading to starting pitcher Noah Schultz’s early exit. It was an embarrassing moment for Venable because Schultz left not because of injury or because he gave up two runs on three hits, but because of a rule limiting managers or coaches to one mound visit per pitcher per inning.
"Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field. The next hitter, Angel Martínez, drove in two with a single to left field. Manager Will Venable then made his way to the mound. After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would ...
"Venable quickly put his team at a disadvantage on Friday night against the Guardians
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External links- CBS MLBAug 8, 2026, 3:51 PMWhite Sox forced to change pitchers in first inning after 'inexcusable mistake' by manager Will Venable
Venable quickly put his team at a disadvantage on Friday night against the Guardians
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:32 AM“What an Amateur Mistake” – White Sox Fans Blast Manager Over Mound Visit Fail That Led To Noah Schultz’s Exit In 1st Innings
White Sox manager Will Venable made a costly mistake in the first inning of the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, leading to starting pitcher Noah Schultz’s early exit. It was an embarrassing moment for Venable because Schultz left not because of injury or because he gave up two runs on three hits, but because of a rule limiting managers or coaches to one mound visit per pitcher per inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:14 AMWill Venable takes blame for ‘inexcusable mistake’ in Chicago White Sox’s season-high 4th straight loss
Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field. The next hitter, Angel Martínez, drove in two with a single to left field. Manager Will Venable then made his way to the mound. After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:39 AMWhite Sox forced to remove starting pitcher Noah Schultz after only 1 out due to manager Will Venable's blunder
Venable admitted he had "lost track" of his first visit to Noah Schultz.
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