South Side Hit Men

Let's keep the game thread positive today. Good thoughts begets good results.

Way to go Leury!!! White Sox 6 Toronto 1

That works. Tim getting the party started.

This would be one time I would consider a bunt, because Goodwin is a pitcher hitting against a LHP.

Nice dig out by Vaughn! Nice low pitch count inning for Carlos.

That's 4 runs, with nobody on and two out.

Yes, God forbid you provide fans who want to watch the game, the "free game" you offer, the chance to watch the game. Can't see them running Tim, especially on turf after sitting 4 games the past two series. Tony says most guys won't be stealing. A Back To Back And a Belly to Belly White Sox 4 Toronto 1

Yes!!! Luis Robert is back, baby!!! White Sox 3 Toronto 1

Make them pay with two outs.

Carlos pitching well, though at 28 pitches, may be on a shorter pitch count than normal. Hope he can get through 5-6 today. Did Tony say whether Hendriks (39 pitches Tuesday) is available? Bummer (27 pitches yesterday) will not be, not sure about Tepera (20 pitches).

Eloy listened to Luis' stay command. Good boy.

Yes, Cesar ties it. Let's beat this punk.

They hit the ball well, keep swinging this way and the luck will change, Robert xBA .590 Abreu xBA .400

Sox lineup released. Tim remains in the lineup, Yoan gets the day off, Zavala returns behind the plate. 1. Tim Anderson (R) SS 2. Luis Robert (R) CF 3. Jose Abreu (R) DH 4. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF 5. Andrew Vaughn (R) 1B 6. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B 7. Brian Goodwin (L) RF 8. Leury Garcia (S) 3B 9. Seby Zavala (R) C

Toronto's Lineup is out, Springer remains on the IL. Dickerson and Gurriel are out, Kevin Smith and Reese McGuire are the new players today. 1. Bo Bichette (R) SS 2. Marcus Semien (R) 2B 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 4. Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 5. Alejandro Kirk (R) DH 6. Santiago Espinal (R) 3B 7. Randal Grichuk (R) CF 8. Kevin Smith (R) LF 9. Reese McGuire (L) C

In other news...

We won't be seeing Danny Mendick today.

I don’t recall Kenny Williams publicly speaking or going on record at all about anything in 2021. This was the last interview I’ve seen featuring Kenny Williams, very poignant.

With 3 catchers, they likely go with 12 other position players and 13 pitchers. If Engel and Hamilton are both activated, one current player must go to accommodate both (Lamb?). Sadly, it’s likely Sheets and Burger aren’t promoted, to accommodate Goodwin, possibly Lamb. JFC Fearing Engel doesn’t return with all the delays and setbacks this season.

The White Sox behind Dallas Keuchel defeated Hyun-Jin Ryu on June 10th at home 5-3. Carlos Rodon faced Toronto three times in his career, all three no decisions, including a 6-1 White Sox win on June 8th, after he gave up 1 run in 5 innings, with the Sox scoring one in the seventh and five in the eight to make a winner out of Garret Crochet. Speaking of which, Garrett Crochet has pitched sixteen times in the 8th inning, posting a 1.26 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Pass this stat along to Shelley Duncan.

Time for the Sox to begin a new streak. Probable Starters: LHP Carlos Rodon (9-5; 2.38 ERA) vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-6; 3.54 ERA). Lineups To Be Released before the game. Let's do this! Game Preview: https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/gameday/white-sox-vs-blue-jays/2021/08/26/632724#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=632724 Also, this is the "Free Game of the Day" on MLB.com, though it may be subject to blackout because MLB is ridiculous: https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/live-stream-games/2021/08/26?&affiliateId=editorial White Sox Lineup 1. Tim Anderson (R) SS 2. Luis Robert (R) CF 3. Jose Abreu (R) DH 4. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF 5. Andrew Vaughn (R) 1B 6. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B 7. Brian Goodwin (L) RF 8. Leury Garcia (S) 3B 9. Seby Zavala (R) C

Something good to salvage from tonight's postgame comments.

Believe it's likely Tim rests in a day game following a night game, with Mendick at short. Tony may give Yoan (Garcia) and Robert (Goodwin) a day off tomorrow as well, bring the core home healthy for Friday. If they have to play TB and Toronto without home field, it is going to be a dicey proposition.