The good news for the Chicago White Sox is that both Detroit and Minnesota lost tonight. The bad news is that the Sox trail the Angels 5-1 in the 6th inning. If Chicago wants to make a late season run at the Division title, it can't afford to let this game slip away. And, they are surrendering meekly. They have amassed a grand total of 3 hits in the game.
Where's the $100 million offense? Rios, Konerko, Quinton, and Dye, are collecting big bucks and the bats have gone to sleep. The game isn't over yet, but the season could be in about 3 days, if the Sox don't wake up. Detroit can be had, if the Sox start playing (hitting) like a talented team. They can get runners on base, Posednik is having a great season. He's on base 2 or 3 times a game. And, he only scores maybe one run. That's not enough. Good teams find ways to win games. They force teams into making errors. The pitcher may throw an errant pick-off throw, the second baseman mis-handles a slow ball to his left, the catcher drops a foul ball. Good teams take advantage of these extra pitches and either move the runner over or drive him in. That's how you play, and the Sox are not playing that way.
It's a frustrating team to follow. At home they play pretty well. On the road, they look punchless and timid. Did you guys forget to take your alarm clocks with you? Wake up, the season is in the balance.
