Luis Castillo strikes out 10 as the Chicago White Sox blank the Cincinnati Reds 5-0

Chicago White Sox pitcher Luis Castillo struck out 10 batters over seven innings, leading the team to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Castillo, acquired from Seattle in an August trade, allowed only one hit and walked two in his first win with the White Sox. He matched his longest outing of the season one day after Chicago surrendered a 4-0 lead in their series opener.

Chase Meidroth and Drew Romo each hit a home run, with Meidroth contributing the team's first two runs in the opening innings. The right-hander, who was tagged for five runs over four innings in his debut at Boston last week, also showcased his defensive skills with a solid play on TJ Friedl's two-out bunt in the fifth inning. The White Sox, AL Central leaders, secured their third win in four games.

Reds' starting pitcher Rhett Lowder allowed two runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings, marking his second appearance in the series. Meidroth and Romo's combined 12th homer gave the White Sox a commanding 3-0 lead early on.