Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 71-63, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox bested the Minnesota Twins 7-4 at Target Field.
The trend line looks fine. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. On top of that, last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
White Sox Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Erick Fedde (6-8, 4.18 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.49 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox bested the Minnesota Twins 7-4 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Colson Montgomery went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Andrew Benintendi went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
71 | 63 | .530 | W3 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 7.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 11.0 | W2 |
Chicago White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .251 | .859 | 76 | |
| 28 | .214 | .723 | 76 | |
| 29 | .222 | .865 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-2 | 2.03 | 1.03 | 71.0 | |
| 2-3 | 2.28 | 1.08 | 75.0 | |
| 7-6 | 3.32 | 1.15 | 149.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
Colson Montgomery’s season has been a rollercoaster, but he flashes his potential with game-changing power that could be crucial as the White Sox gear up to face the Minnesota Twins. Montgomery’s OPS has slipped, but when he connects, sparks fly. Meanwhile, with the Sox boasting a 70-63 record, they’re in striking distance of the division lead, yet their pitching woes persist, allowing an average of 5.6 runs per game over the last week. The injury list looms large with 12 players sidelined, adding pressure to the lineup as they navigate a critical stretch in the season. If the offense can capitalize on opportunities and Montgomery can find consistency, there’s still hope for a late-season surge. Davis Martin’s impressive rehab outing hints at potential reinforcements on the horizon, so optimism should not be entirely absent.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox visit the Houston Astros for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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