Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 72-63, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox held off the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Target Field.
In a good rhythm. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. On top of that, the bats have been lively at 5.7 R/G.
White Sox Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jordan Hicks (2-1, 3.83 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (8-8, 4.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox held off the Minnesota Twins 3-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Andrew Benintendi went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
72 | 63 | .533 | W4 | |
|
Guardians
|
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68 | 68 | .500 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 72 | .471 | 8.5 | L4 |
|
Tigers
|
|
63 | 72 | .467 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
62 | 75 | .453 | 11.0 | W3 |
Chicago White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .249 | .855 | 76 | |
| 28 | .213 | .720 | 76 | |
| 29 | .221 | .864 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-2 | 2.03 | 1.03 | 71.0 | |
| 2-3 | 2.19 | 1.06 | 78.0 | |
| 7-6 | 3.32 | 1.15 | 149.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.3 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
White Sox News
Andrew Benintendi turned Target Field into his personal highlight reel, going 3-for-4 in the White Sox's 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, further solidifying his dominance against the division rivals. With this performance, Benintendi has made it clear that he thrives under the Minnesota lights, reinforcing the Sox's push for a playoff spot as they sit atop the division with a 71-63 record. Their recent 5-2 hot streak shows promise, boosted by solid offensive production, yet the pitching still raises concerns with a troubling 5.9 runs allowed per game over the last week. As the team prepares for another clash with the Twins, the momentum is palpable, and fans should be eager to see if Benintendi can keep the good times rolling.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox visit the Houston Astros for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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