Mercedes made history Friday and Saturday. He became the first player in the modern era (since 1900) to go 5-for-5 in his first major-league start. He was the designated hitter again Saturday and had hits in his first three at-bats, including a home run, to become the first player in the modern era to begin a season with eight straight hits, according to Elias.
4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox’s opening series vs. the Los Angeles Angels, including missteps on defense and hiccups from the bullpen
