The Indians have three more home games against the Minnesota Twins before welcoming the Brewers to Progressive Field for a three-game weekend set. The Rays, winners of an 11-10 extra innings affair over the Red Sox Monday, have two more games against Boston before heading to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers this weekend. After that they will be in for another huge test, as they will face the Boston Red Sox, currently in the second AL Wild Card spot, at Guaranteed Rate Field for a weekend set. ![]() The White Sox will be in for a tough test this week as they start a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on the West Coast. The two teams have played previously in the postseason, with the White Sox defeating the Astros to win the 2005 World Series. The White Sox would actually open the postseason on the road, playing against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. If the season ended on Tuesday, the Rays would host the winner of the American League Wild Card Game, which would feature a rivalry showdown between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The Houston Astros are also a game ahead of the White Sox. ![]() That distinction currently belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays, who have a seven-and-a-half game lead over the White Sox for the league’s best record. Unfortunately for the White Sox, they’re likely in for a tough road if they want to grab the top seed in the American League. The White Sox have the smallest magic number of any team in the American League, and trail only the Milwaukee Brewers in that category, as the Brewers’ magic number to clinch the National League Central stands at just 13.Īccording to ESPN, the White Sox have a 100% chance of making the postseason. 580 xBA.White Sox' Davis Martin Undergoes Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery White Sox Magic Number: 17 The three division winners, who are ranked 1-3 regardless of their records The next three best teams by record, regardless of division The top two seeded division winners in each league earn a first-round bye. Toughest out: Kevin Kiermaier’s line out in the eighth had an attached. Luckiest hit: Wander Franco’s infield single against Bummer in the eighth had only a 11% chance to be a hit, and it was. Brian Goodwin was not happy, so he notched a 44.3 mph ground out in the eighth. Weakest contact: César Hernández strikes again - a 70.1 mph ground out in the fourth, which is double his usual weakest contact exit velocity. ![]() After striking out in the seventh, Pito gave some advice to Eloy Jiménez, who crushed a slider for a single at 109.4 mph. TONIGHT: Dallas Keuchel looks for redemption in a pitching matchup that doesn’t favor him. Hardest hit: Ji-Man Choi’s 105.6 mph solo home run in the second just bested José Abreu’s third inning 105.5 mph single, but Pito bested him a different way. Here’s the rundown: LAST NIGHT: The White Sox won a game behind Jimmy Lambert and reduced their magic number by two. 658 WPA willed this win, and I can’t wait to see this in the postseason! 20 Sporting News SEA OAK 0 1 Top 7, 0 Outs CIN SDP 0 1 Top 6, 2 Outs PHI LAD 1 3 Bot 4, 0 Outs ARI TEX 11:05a -125 SFG HOU. Intentionally walking the bases loaded in a one-run game to avoid Nelson Cruz and face Austin Meadows with two outs, Aaron Bummer threw a pitch right down the middle, and Meadows took it to center field and drove in the tying and go-ahead runs for a 5-4 Rays score in the eighth inning. MLB standings 2021: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of Sept. With one out and a runner on third, Liam locked down the hold at 4.00 pLI. His 100 pitches can be summarized below: Baseball SavantĪustin Meadows was first-pitch swinging in a 7.92 LI play that resulted in a two-run single in the eighth inning.Īfter the Sox failed to score in the top of the 10th, Liam Hendriks came in for the bottom half. Through five innings, Wacha gave up nine hits and four runs however, he did strike out nine. The Sox came out hot and recorded five hits through two innings, but only one run was scored. Michael Wacha had it, but also didn’t have it tonight. ![]() Here is how Giolito’s 90 pitches break down: Baseball Savant He struck out eight, and that slider, as I keep saying, is becoming an absolute weapon. His quality start entailed seven innings of two-run baseball, three hits, and ZERO walks. Lucas Giolito was just masterful! He continues to pitch well at The Trop, including even his 2018 season. Lucas Giolito remains dominant, Tim Anderson is that guy, and the bullpen continues to work through its struggles - but showed up after the Sox rallied. Tonight was a great start to accomplish that goal against the AL-East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
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