Whatever happens to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, their fans will always have an incredible quote from pitcher Sean Burke to remember.
“This is my life,” Burke told James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I don’t have family, no girl, no kids. This is all I do.”
That message alone sums up how important Wednesday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, is for him and the White Sox. Burke has baseball and baseball only on his mind, with nothing to take his attention away from his mission to deliver for Chicago in what could be a series-clinching victory.
The White Sox stole a win in Game 1 on Tuesday at Daikin Park to push Houston to the edge of elimination. Chicago had a bullpen day in the series opener, using five different pitchers to quiet Houston’s offense. The White Sox also provided ample offensive support, scoring the first five runs of the game.
Burke is in his third season in the big leagues and has never pitched in a postseason game.
But he’s locked in and ready to put together a performance that could potentially be more memorable than his legendary quote.
In the regular season, Burke went 11-7 with a 3.34 ERA and 126 ERA+ through 32 appearances (27 starts).
