Derek Holland

Derek Holland tosses another quality start for White Sox

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Derek Holland tossed another quality start on Thursday, limiting the Kansas City Royals to two runs and three hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched in an 8-3 victory.

What It Means:

Holland has thrown three consecutive quality starts, giving him five solid showings in six outings this season. He is paying big dividends for the rebuilding White Sox, who signed the veteran to a one-year deal in the offseason. If he keeps it up, Chicago will likely flip the southpaw at the trade deadline for a tidy profit.

Holland owns a 3-2 record with a 2.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 30 punchouts in 35 2/3 innings pitched this season.