Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 65-60, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox couldn’t hold off the Chicago Cubs 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
On the right side of things. +8 run differential. That margin shows up in the score. On top of that, the offense at 5.9 R/G is a clear positive right now.
White Sox Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.51 ERA) vs Clay Holmes (5-5, 2.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox couldn’t hold off the Chicago Cubs 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Munetaka Murakami went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
65 | 60 | .520 | L2 | |
|
Twins
|
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62 | 65 | .488 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Guardians
|
|
61 | 65 | .484 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
61 | 65 | .484 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
53 | 74 | .417 | 13.0 | W3 |
Chicago White Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .239 | .831 | 72 | |
| 29 | .234 | .917 | 58 | |
| 26 | .217 | .731 | 71 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.08 | 1.02 | 65.0 | |
| 7-6 | 3.15 | 1.11 | 140.0 | |
| 1-3 | 2.51 | 1.10 | 68.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 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
The White Sox fell short against the Cubs again, losing 5-7, despite Munetaka Murakami's towering home run that had an impressive Statcast projection. This week, the Sox have shown offensive flashes, scoring an average of 6.0 runs per game and boasting a solid +8 run differential over their last seven outings. However, the lingering sting of defeat in this crosstown matchup highlights their struggles against a division rival while the Cubs continue to thrive, propelled by stars like Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recently made history with his second straight 30-30 season. As the Sox sit at 65-59, the pressure mounts to convert their offensive potential into wins, especially with injuries rattling the roster. With a series still underway, the team must find a way to shake off the loss and turn this warmth into a decisive second half.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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