2021 Season Archives - Page 4 of 11

Week of September 27-October 3, 2021

Three-Game Series at Detroit (Continued)

Matt Manning RHP 25 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Keuchel

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Comerica Park – Makeup of September 22
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 8-7, 89-68 (.567), W2 | WP: Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 5.13) | S: Liam Hendriks (37) | Game 157

Game highlights from mlb.com

Two-Game Series vs. Cincinnati Reds

White Sox win series 2-0

Reynaldo López RHP 40 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Riley O'Brien RHP 21 — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Reds / Riley O’Brien, RHP

W, 7-1, 90-68 (.570), W3 | WP: Reynaldo López (4-3, 2.98) | Game 158

In his major league debut, Reds starter Riley O’Brien records his first ER (first HR given up), first BB, and first K—all in the first inning! He goes HR, BB, K, BB, in the 2^nd, before manager David Bell sends him to the dugout. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López puts up a quality start, giving up just 1 R/ER on 2 H (0 BB, 4 SO) in 6.0 IP. José Ruiz goes 1B, GO, 1B, in the 7^th, but gets out of the inning with a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer goes HBP, E5, FC, 4-6-3 DP, in the 8^th. Matt Foster retires 3 in order, to end it. OFFENSE: Hard-hit home runs galore! Luis Robert solo HR (11), in the 1^st. Yoán Moncada solo HR (13), in the 2^nd. Gavin Sheets solo HR (10), in the 4^th. Gavin Sheets 1B scores Eloy Jiménez (singled, advanced to 2B on Yoán Moncada BB, advanced to 3B on Leury García sac bunt) and César Hernández FC scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on Leury García SB, advanced to 3B on Gavin Sheets 1B), in the 6^th. Luis Robert 2-run HR (11) scores César Hernández (doubled, stole 3B on WP), in the 8^th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Cardinals to NL Wild Card Game

Cardinals Primary Dark - Since 1999 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Brewers—their 17^th consecutive win—the red-hot Cardinals clinch the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6.

Sonny Gray RHP 54 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Rodón

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Reds / Sonny Gray, RHP

W, 6-1, 91-68 (.572), W4 | WP: Carlos Rodón (13-5, 2.37) | Game 159

Game highlights from mlb.com

Astros Clinch AL West

Astros Primary Dark - Since 2013 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 30—With today’s 3-2 win over the Rays, the Astros clinch the American League West Title. They will take on the White Sox in the ALDS.

Braves Clinch NL East

Braves Primary Dark - Since 2018 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 30—With today’s 5-3 win over the Phillies, the Braves clinch the National League East Title. They will face the Brewers in the NLDS.

Three-Game Series vs. Detroit Tigers

October 1—Ryan Tepera activated from IL

October 1—Mike Wright, Jr. designated for assignment

White Sox win series 2-1

Wily Peralta RHP 58 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Lynn

Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Tigers / Wily Peralta, RHP

W, 8-1, 92-68 (.575), W5 | WP: Lance Lynn (11-6, 2.69) | Game 160

➤ The White Sox are still alive for the #2 seed in the American League, and home-field advantage in the ALDS.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

W, 5-4, 93-68 (.578), W6 | WP: Aaron Bummer (5-5, 3.51) | S: Liam Hendriks (38) | Game 161

➤ With the Astros 10-4 win today over the Athletics, they will host the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS, on October 7. If the Sox win and the Astros lose tomorrow, both teams will have the same season record, but the Astros won the season series 5-2, which would give them home-field advantage.

DEFENSE: Lucas Giolito labors, but ends up with a respectable 1 R/ER on 2 H (1 BB, 3 SO) in 5.0 IP. Ryan Burr allows a H and issues a BB with no outs, but gets out of it with a K and a Tim Anderson unassisted DP, in the 6^th. Dallas Keuchel’s new role as a reliever is off to a poor start. He goes LO, 1B, K RBI 1B, RBI 2B, BB, RBI 1B, in the 7^th, before Matt Foster steps in to make the final out (LO), making it 4-0 Tigers. Aaron Bummer pitches a clean 1-2-3 8^th. Liam Hendricks does his usual bang-up job, retiring 2 in a row (2 SO), for the save. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning struck out 7 White Sox, allowing just 2 H and no R (1 BB) in 5.0 IP. But their bullpen fell to the White Sox. Down 4-1 in mid 7^th, the Sox bats came to life: Yoán Moncada RBI 2B scores Yasmani Grandal (doubled). Gavin Sheets RBI 1B scores Moncada. Tim Anderson RBI 1B brings in Sheets (advanced to 2B on Leury Garcia 1B). In the 8^th, Yoán Mocada seals the deal with a 2-run HR that brings home Billy Hamilton (PR for Eloy Jiménez, who walked). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Tyler Alexander LHP 70 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP

L, 5-2, 93-69 (.574), L1 | LP: Reynaldo López (4-4, 3.43) | Game 162

Game highlights from mlb.com

Giants Clinch NL West

Giants Primary Dark - Since 2000 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 11-4 win against the Padres, the Giants clinch the National League West title. With the best record in the NL (107-55), they will take on the winner of the Wild Card Game (October 6) in the NLDS.

Yankees to AL Wild Card Game

Yankees Primary Dark - Since 1968 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 1-0 walk-off against the Rays, the Yankees clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Red Sox in Boston, due to Boston’s 10-9 edge in the regular season series.

Red Sox to AL Wild Card Game

Red Sox Primary Dark - Since 2009 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

October 3—With today’s 7-5 victory over the Nationals, the Red Sox clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card Game, on October 5. They will face the Yankees at home, due to their narrow 10-9 win of the regular season series.

White Sox Clinch AL Central

September 23—With today’s 7-2 win over the Indians, the White Sox clinch the American League Central Division title—for the first time since 2008. This is the sixth division championship for the White Sox, and the first time that the team has earned back-to-back postseason appearances.

“The first three jobs, the clubs were struggling when I took over. Managers don’t walk into a situation like this, with a team so ready to win. So I’m very, very fortunate,” said Tony La Russa.

The Houston Astros are the most likely opponent in the ALDS.

2021-09-23 White Sox Clinch AL Central Title — Chicago White Sox

Chris Bassitt Back in Action

September 23—Oakland Athletics right-hander, Chris Bassitt will start today in the four-game series finale against the Mariners, in his first appearance since taking a scary, hard-hit blow to the face off the bat of Brian Goodwin on August 17 at Guaranteed Rate field. Bassitt underwent successful facial surgery to microplate a tripod fracture and to debride (i.e., remove damaged tissue from) other small fracture sites on August 24^th at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. “I don’t need my face to pitch,” said Bassitt when he resumed throwing on September 10^th. The healing process will continue for months, and there may be some lasting effects from nerve damage sustained in the injury.

See his post-game comments from mlb.com:

Week of September 20-26, 2021

Three-Game Series at Detroit Tigers

Tigers win series 2-1 (including 9/27 makeup)

Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT
Comerica Park
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Tigers / Matt Manning, RHP

L, 4-3, 85-65 (.567), L1 | LP: Craig Kimbrel (4-5, 2.26) | Game 150

DEFENSE: Carlos Rodón gives up 3 R (2 ER) on 2 H (2 BB, 6 SO) in 3.0 IP. José Ruiz allows 1 H and strikes out 2 (0 BB) in the 4^th and 5^th. Garrett Crochet goes 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 6^th, as does Ryan Burr (2 SO) in the 7^th. In the 8^th, Craig Kimbrel goes FO, K, HBP (steals 2B), then gives up the winning run on an RBI 1B by Harold Castro that scores Robbie Grossman from 2B. Kimbrel throws a FO to end the inning. OFFENSE: Tigers starter Matt Manning gives up the 3 R/ER on 4 H (3 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. The bullpen allows just 1 hit and strikes out 5. In the 3^rd, with bases loaded, Brian Goodwin (walked) scores as Yoán Moncada reaches on a FC, Yasmani Grandal sac fly scores Tim Anderson (singled), and Eloy Jiménez RBI 2B brings in Moncada. Tigers closer Alex Lange retires the bottom third of the lineup for his first MLB save. Miguel Cabrera records his 1,800^th career RBI on a sac fly in the 3^rd that ties the game at 3. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

September 21—Adam Engel activated from IL

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:40 pm CDT – moved up to 12:10 pm CDT, due to expected inclement weather
Comerica Park
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Tigers / Tyler Alexander, LHP

L, 5-3, 85-66 (.563), L2 | LP: Jace Fry (0-1, 10.80) | Game 151

Due to some outstanding fielding on both sides, the Tigers knock 16 hits, stranding 10, and the White Sox hit 12, stranding 13. Each pitching staff throws just one 1-2-3 inning. DEFENSE: Dallas Keuchel gives up 11 H this time, but limits the damage to 2 R/ER (1 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. Jace Fry takes the mound in the 6^th, going 1B, FC, 5-4-3 DP, then gives up the game in the 7^th—1B, 1B, 5-4-3 DP, RBI 1B, [SB on WP] BB. On this 28^th birthday, Aaron Bummer steps in. He issues a [double steal] BB, then gives up the two inherited runs on a 2-RBI 1B that results in the third out at 3B, on the throw from first. Liam Hendriks goes 1-2-3 (2 SO–K) in the 8^th. OFFENSE: Luis Robert 2-RBI 1B brings in Cesar Hernández (singled) and Tim Anderson (doubled), in the 3^rd. Tim Anderson RBI 1B scores Adam Engel (doubled) in the 8^th. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Casey Mize RHP 12 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT – Rained Out
Comerica Park
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Tigers / Casey Mize, RHP

Postponed due to rain. Rescheduled for September 23 at 12:10 pm CDT.

Five-Game Series at Cleveland Indians (including 6/10 makeup)

White Sox win series 3-2

September 23—Andrew Vaughn activated from IL

Aaron Civale RHP 43 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP López

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – makeup of June 10 (7 innings)
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Indians / Aaron Civale, RHP

W, 7-2, 86-66 (.567), W1 | WP: Aaron Bummer (4-5, 3.78) | Game 152

Contestants representing both teams stage a mini home run derby in Cleveland. DEFENSE: Reynaldo López gives up 2 R/ER on 4 H (0 BB, 4 SO) on 3⅓ IP. Garret Crochet finishes off the 4^th with a 1B and a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer retires 3 in order (1 SO) in the 5^th, for the win. Craig Kimbrel walks 2 and retires 3 (0 SO) in the 6^th. Liam Hendriks closes with FO, 1B, GO, [WP–runner steals 3B] SO. OFFENSE: Lead-off man Tim Anderson sets the tone with a solo HR (15) off the 3^rd pitch of the game. The Sox pull off a major rally in the 2^nd—Luis Robert (9) and Eloy Jiménez (9) slam back-to-back solo HRs, Tim Anderson 3-run HR (16) brings home Leury García (singled) and César Hernández (singled). Finally, Luis Robert RBI 1B scores Yoán Moncada (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu BB). After that, the bats are pretty quiet. But it’s more than enough for a win and the central division title. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

White Sox Clinch AL Central

September 23—With today’s game 1 win, the White Sox clinch the American League Central Division title.

Michael Kopech RHP 34 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Kopech

Zach Plesac RHP 34 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Kopech

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field – (7-inning game)
Michael Kopech, RHP vs.
Indians / Zach Plesac, RHP

L, 5-3, 86-67 (.562), L1 | LP: José Ruiz (1-3, 3.14) | Game 153

Game highlights on mlb.com

Shane Bieber RHP 57 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Cease

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Indians / Not Justin, RHP

W, 1-0, 87-67 (.565), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.95) | S: Liam Hendriks (35) | Game 154

DEFENSE: In what turns out to be a suspenseful pitching duel, Dylan Cease pitches brilliantly, striking out 9 (3 H, 0 R, 0 BB) in 5⅓ IP, before taking a hard-hit comebacker to or just above the elbow of his throwing arm that ends the outing. Aaron Burr inherits a runner and allows two more hits. But a bad base running decision on the second hit catches Bradley Zimmer in a rundown between 3B and Home that results in the second out. Burr throws a K to end the 6^th. Aaron Bummer goes SO, 1B, GO, K, in the 7^th. Craig Kimbrel delivers 3 consecutive Ks, in the 8^th. Liam Hendriks closes with a K and 2 GOs, for the save. OFFENSE: In his first outing since June 13, Indians starter Shane Bieber retires 9 White Sox in a row (3 SO) then calls it a day. The Indians bull pen is also formidable, giving up just 1 R—a solo HR (10) by Luis Robert—on 5 hits (0 BB, 8 SO). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

➤ Injury – Dylan Cease leaves game in the 6^th

Cease Injury Update

September 25—X-rays of Dylan Cease‘s throwing arm are negative. He has a bruised right triceps. Says Cease, “It feels good now. I don’t anticipate on missing any time.” Officially, he is day to day.

Eli Morgan RHP 49 — MLB Advanced Media, LP Lynn

Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 5:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Indians / Eli Morgan, RHP

L, 6-0, 87-68 (.561), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (10-6, 2.72) | Game 155

DEFENSE: Not Lance Lynn‘s best game, although it *probably* does not indicate trouble for the playoffs. He had command of his stuff through much of the outing, and 2 of the 6 R/ER given up in 6.0 IP were arguably errors (7 H, 0 BB, 6 SO). After giving up the third run in the 3^rd, Lynn retired nine in a row. At one point, Lynn appeared uncomfortable and took a few warmup pitches during a mound visit to assess the situation. Lynn brushed it off, insisting he had “tweaked” his back, then finished out the inning. José Ruiz went 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 7^th. Ryan Burr allowed 1 H and struck out 3 in the 8^th. OFFENSE: Indians starter Eli Morgan had a great outing, allowing just 1 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. The Indians bullpen allowed just 2 H more (1 BB, 2 SO) to clinch the shutout. Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Rays Clinch AL East

Rays Primary Dark - Since 2019 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 25—With today’s 7-3 win over the Marlins, the Rays clinch the American League Eastern Division title.

Triston McKenzie RHP 24 - Portrait — MLB Advanced Media, LP Giolito

Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT
Progressive Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Indians / Triston McKenzie, RHP

W, 5-2, 88-68, (.564), W1 | WP: Lucas Giolito (11-9, 3.58) | S: Liam Hendriks (36) | Game 156

➤ This was to have been the last home game for the Indians as the Indians, but a makeup game against the Royals tomorrow (9/27/2021) will be the actual historic last home contest of the Indians Era.

DEFENSE: Another gem from Lucas Giolito. He falls behind in the count often, but makes good pitches when needed and gets a lot of hitters to chase—0 R on 5 H (1 BB, 6 SO) in 6.0 IP. Michael Kopech struggles in the 7^th, allowing three consecutive base hits, giving up a run on the third. He retires the next batter (FO), before Garrett Crochet steps in to end the inning with a 5-4-3 DP. Craig Kimbrel looks a bit shaky in the 8^th. He gives up a HR and retires the other 3 of 4 he faces. Liam Hendriks goes K, GO, 1B, GO, for the save. OFFENSE: Yasmani Grandal 1B scores Tim Anderson (walked, advanced to 2B on José Abreu 1B), in the 1^st. Eloy Jiménez 2-RBI 1B, in the 3^rd, brings in Leury Garcia (doubled) and José Abreu (walked, advanced to 2B on Yasmani Grandal walk). In the 6^th, Leury Garcia RBI 1B brings home Andrew Vaughn (singled, advanced to 2B on Billy Hamilton sac bunt). Billy Hamilton steals Home in the 8^th (singled, advanced to 3B on Tim Anderson 1B). Watch game highlights on mlb.com:

Brian Goodwin Injured

Brian Goodwin CF 18 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 26—Brian Goodwin has been placed on the 10-day injured list lower back spasms.

Brewers Clinch NL Central

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September 26—With today’s 8-4 win over the Mets, the Brewers clinch the National League Central Division title.

Dodgers to NL Wild Card Game

Dodgers Primary Dark - Since 2012 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 26—With today’s 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers clinch the first spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6. They remain in the running for the NL West title, with the Giants in 1^st place.

Week of September 13-19, 2021

September 13—Lucas Giolito activated from IL

September 14—Tim Anderson activated from IL

Andrew Vaughn Injured

Andrew Vaughn LF 25 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 14—Outfielder Andrew Vaughn has been placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation.

Ryan Tepera Injured

Ryan Tepera RHP 52 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 14—Ryan Tepera has been placed on the 10-day injured list, due to a laceration of the right index finger.

Three-Game Series vs. Los Angeles Angels

Angels win series 2-1

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Angels / Packy Naughton, LHP

W, 9-3, 83-61 (.576), W2 | WP: Aaron Bummer (3-5, 4.01) | Game 144

➤ Yoán Moncada, Luis Robert and José Abreu were all HBP.

Gavin Sheets 3-run HR, in the 3rd, brings in Luis Robert (doubled) and Leury Garcia (singled). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Angels / Janson Junk, RHP

L, 3-2, 83-62 (.572), L1 | LP: Michael Kopech (4-3, 3.81) | Game 145

Yoán Moncada slams a solo HR, in the 4^th. Yasmani Grandal RBI 1B, in the 6^th, scores José Abreu (doubled). Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP vs.
Angels / Alex Cobb, RHP

L, 9-3, 83-63 (.568), L2 | LP: Reynaldo López (3-3, 3.00) | Game 146

Game highlights from mlb.com

Mike Wright Jr. is ejected after striking Shohei Ohtani with a pitch, with no one on base and 2 outs in the 9^th. Tony La Russa was ejected after arguing with crew chief Bill Welke, who may have thought that Wright was retaliating for three White Sox HBP in Tuesday’s game. This brings La Russa’s career ejection count to 91, 5th in MLB history, just 5 behind Earl Weaver.

Game highlights from mlb.com

Three-Game Series at Texas Rangers

White Sox win series 2-1

Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7:05 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Rangers / Taylor Hearn, LHP

W, 8-0, 84-63 (.571), W1 | WP: Dylan Cease (12-7, 4.09) | Game 147

Game highlights from mlb.com

Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 6:05 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Rangers / Spencer Howard, RHP

L, 2-1, 84-64 (.568), L1 | LP: Lance Lynn (10-5, 2.47) | Game 148

Game highlights from mlb.com

Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 1:35 pm CDT
Globe Life Field
Lucas Giolito, RHP vs.
Rangers / Jordan Lyles, RHP

W, 7-2, 85-64 (.570), W1 | WP: Lucas Giolito (10-9, 3.70) | Game 149

Game highlights from mlb.com

Week of September 6-12, 2021

Adam Engel to Rehab

Adam Engel CF 15 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 7—Outfielder Adam Engel has been assigned to rehab at Charlotte Knights (AAA). Engel has been on the IL since August 16 with left shoulder inflammation.

Three-Game Series at Oakland Athletics

Athletics win series 2-1

Jimmy Lambert RHP 13 - Portrait — Lambert

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 8:40 pm CDT
Oakland Coliseum
Jimmy Lambert, RHP vs.
Athletics / James Kaprielian, RHP

W, 6-3, 80-58 (.580), W1 | WP: Jimmy Lambert (1-1, 6.23) | S: Liam Hendriks (33) | Game 138

➤ Yoán Moncada goes 3-for-5, extending his hitting streak to 19 consecutive games.

➤ Possible Injury—Eloy Jiménez takes a foul ball to the knee.

DEFENSE: In his sixth MLB appearance (2 in 2020), starter Jimmy Lambert earns his first major league win, giving up 1 R/ER on 3 H (2 BB, 2 SO) in 5.0 IP. Lambert was to be the first leg of a bullpen game, but gets himself into the zone in the 3^rd, retiring all but one batter in his last three innings. Garrett Crochet goes 1-2-3 (0 SO) in the 6^th. Ryan Tepera throws BB, K, GO double play in the 7^th. It takes both Ryan Burr (2 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 0 SO in ⅓ IP) and Craig Kimbrel (1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO in ⅔ IP) to get out of the 8^th. Liam Hendriks goes 1-2-3 (1 SO) in the 9^th. OFFENSE: With one out in the 1^st, Yasmani Grandal run-scoring BB scores Luis Robert (singled, advanced to 3B on Yoán Moncada double), and 3 are left stranded. In the 5^th, Gavin Sheets RBI 1B scores Eloy Jiménez (singled, advanced to 2B on Yasmani Grandal single), César Hernández 2-run 1B scores Yasmani Grandal (singled, advanced to 2B on Gavin Sheets single, advanced to 3B on Leury Garcia single) and Gavin Sheets. Brian Goodwin 2-run 1B scores Yoán Moncada (doubled, advanced to 3B on wild pitch) and José Abreu (walked, advanced to 2B on wild pitch) in the 8^th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Eloy Jiménez Day to Day

Eloy Jiménez LF 74 — MLB Advanced Media, LP

September 8—Eloy Jiménez suffered a right knee contusion last night when struck by an errant foul ball. He remains on the active roster.

Frankie Montas RHP 47 - Portrait — Keuchel

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 8:40 pm CDT
Oakland Coliseum
Dallas Keuchel, LHP vs.
Athletics / Frankie Montas, RHP

L, 5-1, 80-59 (.576), L1 | LP: Dallas Keuchel (8-9, 5.33) | Game 139

➤ Yoán Moncada goes 0-for-3, ending his hitting streak at 19 as of (9/7).

DEFENSE: Dallas Keuchel gives up 5 R/ER on 8 H (1 BB, 3 SO) in 5⅔ IP. José Ruiz retires 4 of 5 A’s (1 SO) and Mike Wright, Jr. retires 3 of 4. OFFENSE: In the 5^th, César Hernández reaches on a FC, as Leury García (doubled, advanced to 3B on Brian Goodwin single) scores the only run on an E3. Athletics starter Frankie Montas deals to win, striking out 7 White Sox (2 BB) through 7.0 IP. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 2:37 pm CDT
Oakland Coliseum
Reynaldo López, RHP vs.
Athletics / Sean Manaea, LHP

L, 3-1, 80-60 (.571), L2 | LP: Reynaldo López (3-2, 2.05) | Game 140

DEFENSE: Reynaldo López is solid through 5.0 IP, giving up 3 R (1 ER) on 6 H (3 BB, 2 SO), but makes a fateful throwing error in the 3^rd that costs him the game. A wild pickoff attempt allows Sterling Marte to score from 2B (Marte had stolen 2B). Matt Olson advances to 3B on the error, then scores on a sac fly, making it 2-1 A’s. Ryan Burr, Aaron Bummer and Ryan Tepera each pitch a hitless inning with 0 BB and 2 SO. OFFENSE: José Abreu RBI 1B brings in César Hernández (doubled), in the 3^rd. Athletics starter Sean Manaea strikes out 9 White Sox, issuing just 1 BB, through 7.0 IP. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

September 10—Lance Lynn activated from IL

Three-Game Series vs. Boston Red Sox

White Sox win series 2-1

Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Carlos Rodón, LHP vs.
Red Sox / Tanner Houck, RHP

W, 4-3, 81-60 (.574), W1 | WP: Carlos Rodón (12-5, 2.38) | S: Liam Hendriks (34) | Game 141

DEFENSE: Carlos Rodón delivers again, allowing 1 R/ER on 3 H (0 BB, 7 SO) on 5.0 IP. In the 6^th, Michael Kopech strikes out 2, then BB, 1B, before Aaron Bummer steps in to make the last out. In the 7^th, Ryan Tepera goes 3B, RBI GO, 1B (SB on WP), RBI 1B, FC, before Garrett Crochet steps in to make the last out. It’s 4-3 Sox. Craig Kimbrel pitches a hitless 8^th (1 BB, 2 SO), and Liam Hendriks pitches a scoreless 9^th (1H, 0 BB, 0 SO) for the save. OFFENSE: José Abreu 3-run HR (29), on an 0-2 count, scores César Hernández (walked) and Yoán Moncada (singled), in the 3^rd. Luis Robert RBI 1B scores Gavin Sheets (reached on E4), in the 4^th. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck is out after 3⅔, after giving up the 4 runs (3 BB, 1 SO). The Red Sox bullpen strike out 6. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:

Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 6:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field – Sox Crawl
Dylan Cease, RHP vs.
Red Sox / Connor Seabold, RHP

L, 9-8, 81-61 (.570), L1 | LP: Mike Wright, Jr. (0-1, 3.86) | Game 142

Game highlights from mlb.com

Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:10 pm CDT
Guaranteed Rate Field
Lance Lynn, RHP vs.
Red Sox / Nick Pivetta, RHP

W, 2-1, 82-61 (.573), W1 | WP: Craig Kimbrel (4-4, 2.18) | Game 143

Leury Garcia walk-off HR.

Game highlights from mlb.com