For the Chicago White Sox, June featured seven consecutive series against teams with records above or at .500. July isn’t as daunting, but presents some challenges and opportunities. Here’s a look at what’s ahead:
The Sox still have a long way to climb out of their disastrous 7-21 start. At 36-47, they are 4 1/2 games out of first place in the underperforming American League Central.“We haven’t won as many as we would have liked to. I actually think we’ve played pretty well of late. Much better than we were earlier in the year.
The Sox played just three games against a division opponent in June, sweeping the Detroit Tigers at the beginning of the month. The A’s have the worst record in baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals are last in the National League Central.First, the Sox will wrap up the three-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Then they’ll return home for two series before the All-Star break, facing the Toronto Blue Jays and Cardinals.[Don't miss] Chicago White Sox’s Liam Hendriks to be honored at ESPYs with the Jimmy V Award for PerseveranceThe Sox will be immediately tested after the break, going on a three-city, nine-game trip.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is second in the majors in OPS and stolen bases . The outfielder is one of three Braves selected to start in the All-Star Game, joining catcher Sean Murphy and shortstop Orlando Arcia.3. The first round of the City Series could be intriguing.
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