Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 27-26, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field.
Treading water. Outscored by 8 this week. Counterbalancing that, coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.
White Sox Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sean Burke (2-3, 4.08 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (3-3, 3.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Munetaka Murakami went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Drew Romo went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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32 | 24 | .571 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
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27 | 26 | .509 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Twins
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26 | 28 | .481 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Royals
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22 | 32 | .407 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Tigers
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21 | 33 | .389 | 10.0 | W1 |
Chicago White Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .235 | .914 | 37 | |
| 12 | .239 | .858 | 31 | |
| 13 | .217 | .787 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.36 | 1.20 | 26.2 | |
| 7-1 | 2.04 | 1.02 | 61.2 | |
| 2-1 | 1.42 | 1.22 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.5 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
The Chicago White Sox are in a rough spot, sitting at .500 after a disappointing 5-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants that marked their third setback in four games. With a run differential of -9 over the last week, the team’s struggles are evident, even as they showcase their power with Munetaka Murakami leading the AL in home runs. The decision to call up David Sandlin for his MLB debut could spark some much-needed energy, while the designation of Jarred Kelenic for assignment signals a shift in roster strategy. Despite flashes of brilliance, including a recent home run barrage, the Sox must find consistency or risk falling further behind in a tight division race against the Minnesota Twins. As they grapple with injuries and performance dips, it’s a crucial time for the South Siders to regain their footing.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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