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White Sox Collapse: Playoff Hopes Fade
12 Sep
Summary
- White Sox offense and defense have faltered significantly.
- Matthew Liberatore's inconsistency is a key factor for the Cardinals.
- Anthony Kay has been solid outside of one poor month for the White Sox.
As football season kicks off, the White Sox are faltering in their baseball season, with their playoff aspirations hanging by a thread. Over the past two and a half weeks, the team has struggled significantly, marked by a lack of offense and defense. Fortunately for Chicago, the rest of the AL Central has also experienced recent stumbles, providing a small window of opportunity.
The South Siders are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals in an interleague game. The Cardinals will start Matthew Liberatore, a pitcher known for his inconsistency, having shown a sub-four ERA in May but a much higher one in June. Most recently, he allowed five runs against the Colorado Rockies.
On the mound for the White Sox is Anthony Kay, who is looking to rebound after allowing five runs in his last outing against the Minnesota Twins. Outside of a difficult first month, Kay has performed solidly for the team. With only 16 games remaining in the regular season, any victory is vital for Chicago's playoff chances.
