Lucas Giolito roughed up in first start since divorce announcement

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A rough week for Lucas Giolito got even worse on Tuesday night after a putrid start at Citi Field.

The Chicago White Sox right-hander announced on social media last week that he and his wife, Ariana Dubelko, have mutually agreed to end their marriage after more than four years together. 

In his first outing since the announcement, he allowed five runs in the first inning against the New York Mets as part of a rough outing.

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Lucas Giolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox reacts in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 18, 2023 in New York City.  (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

He walked Brandon Nimmo to begin the inning, and he scored on a Tommy Pham double. Two batters later, Pete Alonso hit a sacrifice fly to make it a 2-0 game. After striking out Jeff McNeil, he then allowed back-to-back home runs to rookies Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty that made it a five-run frame for New York.

Francisco Lindor added an RBI double in the second inning, and nine-hitter DJ Stewart clubbed a solo homer in the fourth. Giolito was taken out after allowing two more men on base, one of which scored. In all, he threw 100 pitches in just 3.2 innings, racking up eight earned on six hits and five walks.

Giolito, 28, made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post during Monday’s Home Run Derby.

"After thoughtful consideration and discussions, we have chosen to follow separate paths while maintaining the bond we have nurtured over the years," Giolito wrote. "While our decision to end our marriage is undoubtedly a significant one, we are each committed to maintaining our friendship