Spencer Strider's struggles and a questionable managerial decision contribute to the Atlanta Braves' loss against the Chicago White Sox.

Spencer Strider hit another August bump in the road Monday night in what turned out to be a 13-9 high-scoring bout in favor of the White Sox. The Atlanta Braves starter only lasted three innings, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits, including two home runs and one walk, while striking out two.

Atlanta's Bryce Elder and Chicago's Shane Smith will try to restore order on Tuesday night when they take the mound in the second contest of the three-game series between the Braves and visiting White Sox.

The White Sox came out swinging in their series opening victory over the Braves, 13-9. Chicago jumped out to a 7-0 lead after four innings and never looked back as they broke a four-game losing streak.

Ahead of Friday's 7:10 pm. CT first pitch in Kansas City, the White Sox reinstated middle infielder Chase Meidroth from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. Amaya hit just .106 in 73 plate appearances with the White Sox this season, though in Triple-A he slashed .291/.402/.464.

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