After long road back to WhiteSox, Liam Hendriks focused on becoming elite closer again. scotgregor has the story.
Liam Hendriks is as emotional as they come, and that's why the tears were flowing and the nerves were tight at times during his return to the White Sox Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.
In early December, the 34-year-old relief pitcher learned he had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Less than six months later, he was back on the mound doing what he loves -- and is very good at.Coming on in the eighth inning with the Sox trailing 4-3, he gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk. Los Angeles went on to win 6-4.
There is little doubt he'll get back to pitching the ninth inning for the Sox at some point, but Hendriks doesn't want anything handed to him.
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