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Relief Star Wins AL Top Pitcher Honors: The American League announced the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award. It went to bullpen ace Whit Nixon of Chicago (A) for his outstanding work on the mound.
During the month, the White Sox star stood out with 9 saves in 9 save opportunities, a 0.00 ERA and 2 wins and no losses. In 10.2 innings he struck out 16 and gave up 4 hits and 5 walks.
Nixon has earned 16 saves and a 3-1 mark this season with a 0.77 earned run average in 23 relief appearances. He has worked 23.1 innings, yielded 11 hits, struck out 26 batters and walked 13.
During the month, the White Sox star stood out with 9 saves in 9 save opportunities, a 0.00 ERA and 2 wins and no losses. In 10.2 innings he struck out 16 and gave up 4 hits and 5 walks.
Nixon has earned 16 saves and a 3-1 mark this season with a 0.77 earned run average in 23 relief appearances. He has worked 23.1 innings, yielded 11 hits, struck out 26 batters and walked 13.