CHICAGO - Two pitches put Jake Meyers in a position that has not portended success. White Sox starter Davis Martin threw him fastballs that drew a foul tip and a whiff, producing an 0-2 count. One strike stood between Martin and stranding two runners in Saturday's fourth inning with a two-run lead intact.

Davis Martin went all out during a fourth-inning showdown with Jake Meyers. The Chicago White Sox starter began with two fastballs to get ahead 0-2. Meyers then fouled off a slider and fastball. Martin threw a changeup in the dirt for a ball.

Jake Meyers felt it was his best game at the plate. At least he couldn’t remember a better one. Meyers homered twice on his way to a career-high seven RBIs in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.