Three-Game Series at Detroit (Continued)
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
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 2nd, 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 7th, but gets out of the inning with a 6-4-3 DP. Aaron Bummer goes HBP, E5, FC, 4-6-3 DP, in the 8th. Matt Foster retires 3 in order, to end it. OFFENSE: Hard-hit home runs galore! Luis Robert solo HR (11), in the 1st. Yoán Moncada solo HR (13), in the 2nd. Gavin Sheets solo HR (10), in the 4th. 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 6th. Luis Robert 2-run HR (11) scores César Hernández (doubled, stole 3B on WP), in the 8th. Watch game highlights from mlb.com:
Cardinals to NL Wild Card Game
With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Brewers—their 17th consecutive win—the red-hot Cardinals clinch the second spot in the National League Wild Card Game, on October 6.
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
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Astros Clinch AL West
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
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
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.
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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 6th. 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 7th, before Matt Foster steps in to make the final out (LO), making it 4-0 Tigers. Aaron Bummer pitches a clean 1-2-3 8th. 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 7th, 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 8th, 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:
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
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Giants Clinch NL West
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
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
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.