Chicago White Sox News & Updates
The Chicago White Sox were 23-22, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 8-3 at Rate Field.
The data is clear. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Factor in winning by 5 last night moved the needle.
White Sox Game on May 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Erick Fedde (0-4, 3.77 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-2, 4.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network, WCIU TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
White Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 8-3 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Munetaka Murakami went 2-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Colson Montgomery went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Andrew Benintendi went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Miguel Vargas went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
White Sox Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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25 | 22 | .532 | W1 | |
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White Sox
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23 | 22 | .511 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Twins
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20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L2 |
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Tigers
|
|
20 | 26 | .435 | 4.5 | L1 |
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Royals
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19 | 27 | .413 | 5.5 | L6 |
Chicago White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
White Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .236 | .943 | 32 | |
| 13 | .238 | .864 | 31 | |
| 11 | .247 | .879 | 27 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.61 | 0.98 | 56.0 | |
| 0-0 | 2.81 | 1.21 | 25.2 | |
| 2-3 | 4.10 | 1.18 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
White Sox News
Munetaka Murakami ignited the Crosstown Classic with an electrifying performance, smashing two home runs in the White Sox's dominant 8-3 victory over the Cubs. This marks a significant turnaround for Murakami, who seems to have found his groove after ending a stretch of underwhelming play. Meanwhile, the Sox made headlines off the field by acquiring outfielder Junior Perez from the Athletics, signaling a push for depth as they navigate their 22-22 record. While the recent trade reflects an eye on the future, it’s the present that’s drawing attention as the team looks to build on this momentum. With promising contributions from Davis Martin and Colson Montgomery, the Sox are trying to find stability in a season that has been hard to read, yet a series win against their rivals could be the spark they need.
White Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago White Sox visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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