Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 66-61, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 0-2 at Rate Field.
More good than bad right now. Lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. The bright spot: outscoring teams by 5 over 7 games. The margins are real.
White Sox Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sean Burke (7-6, 3.15 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, WPIX |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 0-2 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
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66 | 61 | .520 | L1 | |
|
Twins
|
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63 | 65 | .492 | 3.5 | W3 |
|
Guardians
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62 | 66 | .484 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
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61 | 66 | .480 | 5.0 | L2 |
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Royals
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|
55 | 74 | .426 | 12.0 | W5 |
Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .240 | .834 | 72 | |
| 29 | .227 | .893 | 58 | |
| 26 | .216 | .727 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.05 | 1.02 | 66.0 | |
| 7-6 | 3.15 | 1.11 | 140.0 | |
| 1-3 | 2.44 | 1.10 | 70.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
On the heels of a solid 3-0 shutout against the Cubs, the White Sox are riding a warm buzz as they approach a tough series against the Braves. With a record of 66-60, the Sox are finding their rhythm, bolstered by Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami's bats. However, the day also brings a bittersweet note, as Anthony Kay's special cleats, designed by young patients, highlight the importance of community amid the grind of the season. As the team gears up for the Braves, they will need to harness this positive energy and avoid the pitfalls that have plagued them. Kay's inspiring initiative is a reminder that beyond the stats and standings, baseball is about heart. With a recent run differential of +6, it’s a critical moment for the White Sox to assert their dominance in the division and aim for a postseason push.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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