Luis Castillo finds former All-Star form, allows 1 hit and strikes out 10 in second game since joining White Sox

This is the Luis Castillo the White Sox were hoping for when they acquired him from the Mariners at the trade deadline.

The Chicago White Sox acquired Luis Castillo at the trade deadline in hopes he would help elevate their standings in the AL Central race. On Wednesday night, the team witnessed a glimpse of Castillo's former All-Star form.

Starting against the Cincinnati Reds, Castillo allowed just one hit and struck out a season-high 10 batters over seven innings. This marked a significant turnaround for the 33-year-old, who had struggled throughout his previous season, posting a career-worst ERA of 5.06 and WHIP of 1.395.

Castillo's performance was a far cry from his opening day start with the White Sox, where he allowed five earned runs in four innings during a 12-11 loss to the Boston Red Sox. However, in his second start, Castillo found his rhythm, striking out two Reds, including Eugenio Suárez and Michael Toglia via swinging third strikes.

For the night, Castillo secured a season-high 10 strikeouts, allowing just one hit and two walks while maintaining a perfect score. The win propelled the White Sox to a 62-57 record, keeping them 3.5 games ahead of second-place Minnesota in the AL Central. While it's unlikely the White Sox can expect Castillo to consistently maintain this level of performance, his impressive outing demonstrated his potential to be an impactful player as the team looks to strengthen their position in the division race.

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