Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable made a costly mistake in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night, forgetting a key mound visit rule and forcing starting pitcher Noah Schultz out of the game after just five batters. The error put the team at an immediate disadvantage and taxed a bullpen that was already exhausted. The White Sox went on to lose the game. Venable's blunder was described as an inexcusable and inexplicable mistake, coming at a critical moment in the game. The early exit of Schultz forced the bullpen to cover the remaining innings, adding strain to an already overworked pitching staff.