Game Thread: Rangers (66-66) at White Sox (68-63)
Anthony Kay and the South Siders look to rebound from Monday’s rough loss
The Chicago White Sox are in a tough spot as they prepare for their home opener against the Texas Rangers, with a half-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West and just 2 1/2 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. The Guardians have bounced back from a rough stretch, winning seven of their last 10 games, including a five-game winning streak after defeating the Los Angeles Angels.
The White Sox, however, have struggled with their offense, hitting just .208 with runners in scoring position over the past 15 days, while also posting the most strikeouts in the league (70). Huascar Brazobán is now on the injured list with a left lat strain, and Jonathan Cannon has been called up from Triple-A Charlotte to help fill the pitching void.
Anthony Kay is the team's second-best starter, making his 25th start of the season with a 3.96 ERA and 1.327 WHIP over 127 1/3 innings. He has allowed just seven earned runs over 23 2/3 innings in August, giving him a 2.66 ERA and a 2-1 record. With Andrew Benintendi placed on the bereavement list, Rikuu Nishida has been recalled from Class AAA Charlotte to replace him at the plate.
Sam Antonacci will lead off today, and Corey Seager has been on a hot streak, with a .419 batting average and 1.164 OPS over the past two weeks.
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