Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 17-21, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox came up short against the Seattle Mariners 8-12 at Rate Field.
Cooling off for real reasons. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. On top of that, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
White Sox Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Anthony Kay (1-1, 5.70 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (0-3, 6.29 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox came up short against the Seattle Mariners 8-12 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Munetaka Murakami went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Colson Montgomery went 1-5 with 3 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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21 | 19 | .525 | W3 | |
|
Tigers
|
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18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | L4 |
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Royals
|
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18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
White Sox
|
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17 | 21 | .447 | 3.0 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | L3 |
Chicago White Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .237 | .948 | 29 | |
| 9 | .226 | .815 | 26 | |
| 7 | .218 | .781 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.64 | 1.02 | 44.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.68 | 1.09 | 44.0 | |
| 0-4 | 3.79 | 1.13 | 38.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
The White Sox are struggling to find consistency, sitting at 17-20 after a setback against the Mariners, but there's a glimmer of hope in Munetaka Murakami, who tied Aaron Judge for the home run lead with a record-setting blast. Despite the positive individual performances, GM Chris Getz emphasizes the need for sustained success rather than a fleeting moment of contention. The team also made roster moves, designating Osvaldo Bido for assignment while recalling Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte, marking Bido's sixth DFA since December. As the Sox gear up for their next matchup, they must capitalize on their recent run differential of +9, as solid pitching has been their saving grace amid offensive struggles, highlighted by a low 2.9 runs allowed per game over the last week.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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