The Sox came home for a ten-game homestand, and they didn’t get off to the greatest start. Friday night’s game was postponed due to the weather, and Saturday afternoon’s game didn’t quite go their way, as they lost to the Twins 2-1 in ten innings.

Pitching had a little bit of a rough day today. Jake Peavy started for the Sox, and he had a great outing. He lasted seven innings, giving up one run on six hits and four walks. He also struck out nine. » Continue reading “Peavy’s Good Start Wasted as White Sox Lose in Extras”

After a weekend sweep at the hands of the Tigers, the White Sox came home to open a three-game series against the Twins. Gavin Floyd, just off the DL, started for the Sox and led them to a 7-4 win.

The lower third of the order for the Sox were really the only ones to struggle offensively tonight. Dayan Viciedo, Alexei Ramirez and Gordon Beckham each failed to reach base tonight. Unlike the rest of the lineup. Alejandro De Aza and Paul Konerko each picked up three hits while the other four starters each picked up one.

De Aza got on base in each inning where the Sox scored their runs. He led off the first before Konerko launched a three-run home run. He also led off the third with a ground-rule double before Adam Dunn hit a two-run home run. After Dunn’s home run, Konerko walked and Alex Rios homered to left for his only hit of the game. » Continue reading “Digging the Long Ball and Good Gavin”

Well, that sucked. The road trip that is. Swept by the biggest division rival. Losing heartbreaking games that there was a chance to win in Boston. At least there was a series win against the Royals? I wish I could say it didn’t matter, but I prefer not to lie. The Sox will however be home for a brief three-game series against the Twins starting tonight. Here is what you need to know for those games:

2012 Record: White Sox 50-45, 2nd in AL Central. Twins 40-55, 5th in AL Central

2012 Series Record: 4-2

All-Time Series Record: 373-417 (The Sox are 203-193 at home against the Twins)

The following pitchers are expected to in the three games:

Gavin Floyd: 7-8, 4.54 ERA, 91K vs. Francisco Liriano: 3-9, 4.81 ERA, 107K

Jose Quintana: 4-1, 2.30 ERA, 43K vs. Cole De Vries: 2-2, 3.95 ERA, 29K

Jake Peavy: 7-7, 3.22 ERA, 120K vs. Nick Blackburn: 4-5, 7.46 ERA, 32K

Monday and Tuesday’s games begin at 7:10 pm. Wednesday’s game starts at 1:10 pm and is also the MLB.com free game of the day All times CDT.  » Continue reading “New Reality: Series Preview White Sox V Twins”

Finally, the White Sox will get a chance to see the final division rival in a series. The season is nearly two months old and it seems the only teams the White Sox have played are the Tigers and Indians.

Now we will finally get to see exactly how bad (or perhaps on the verge of resurgence) the Twins are over the next three days. Here is what you should know for the upcoming series.

2012 Record: White Sox 21-21, 2nd in AL Central. Twins: 14-27, 5th in AL Central.

2011 Season Series Record: 9-9

All-Time Series Record: 369-415 (The Sox are 201-192 at home against the Twins)

» Continue reading “The Bad is Coming. Series Preview: White Sox v Twins”