Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 61-57, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Rate Field.
Steady as she goes. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. Also weighing on the score: giving up 7.0 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
White Sox Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Castillo (3-9, 5.30 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (4-7, 5.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Reds.TV |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Edgar Quero went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brenton Doyle went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Miguel Vargas went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
61 | 57 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
59 | 60 | .496 | 2.5 | W3 |
|
Twins
|
|
59 | 62 | .488 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Guardians
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
49 | 72 | .405 | 13.5 | L3 |
Chicago White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .235 | .814 | 68 | |
| 26 | .213 | .735 | 68 | |
| 26 | .237 | .907 | 54 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 61.1 | |
| 7-6 | 2.99 | 1.08 | 135.2 | |
| 5-2 | 2.54 | 0.99 | 56.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
The White Sox are embracing the moment as they kick off a crucial series against the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing their confidence with a creative Pope Hat giveaway that drew over 40,000 fans to Guaranteed Rate Field. As the leaders of the American League Central with a record of 61-56, the Sox are on a mission to solidify their position, though recent pitching struggles have cast a shadow, yielding an alarming 6.4 runs allowed per game over the last week. Adding to the mix, top prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal are being called up to bolster a wobbly rotation. While hot bats like Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery need to ignite further, the Sox aim to maintain momentum as they face the Reds, hoping to turn their slight -10 run differential into a positive trend.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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