Tony La Russa promised consequences for Yermin Mercedes over the slugger’s home run on Monday night.
La Russa’s White Sox pummeled the Twins 16-4. They scored 14 runs over the first six innings and turned things into a blowout.
By the time the ninth inning came around, Minnesota had utility player Willians Astudillo pitch the final half-inning.
Mercedes was the third batter up and began with a 3-0 count. That didn’t deter him from unloading on the 3-0 pitch for a huge home run to make it 16-4.
Yermin Mercedes – Chicago White Sox (6) pic.twitter.com/4Ig4e1sTuK