September 14, 20223 yr I tried to stay optimistic there would be a positive swing in the standings before the weekend, but it’s not happening. Sox elimination # will be 14 if they lose on Thursday.
September 15, 20223 yr So disappointing the Twins and Angels each couldn't win at least one game against the Guardians the last 2 series.
September 15, 20223 yr 37 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: So disappointing the Twins and Angels each couldn't win at least one game against the Guardians the last 2 series. Minny trails Cleveland by 5. They will go all out to sweep them.
September 15, 20223 yr Sox need to sweep Cleveland too; and then 4/6 against Minny and I think that will get us both tiebreakers.
September 15, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, flavum said: DVS- Civale rehab start tonight and will face Cease next week if cleared. So we should expect a rainout?
September 15, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, PorkChopExpress said: So we should expect a rainout? Nope. Weather looks perfect during that series. Civale had a bad outing tonight. Edited September 15, 20223 yr by flavum
September 15, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: So disappointing the Twins and Angels each couldn't win at least one game against the Guardians the last 2 series. Yes, but more disappointing is the fact that the Sox are trailing the Guardians by so much at this point in the season that they need to rely on other teams to get the job done for them.
September 16, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, flavum said: Nope. Weather looks perfect during that series. Civale had a bad outing tonight. So what are we looking at? Civale vs Cease McKenzie vs Lynn Bieber vs Giolito With the off day Monday, sox could bump Giolito again and match Bieber up with Cueto. Edited September 16, 20223 yr by KrankinSox
September 16, 20223 yr Twins are burning through their bullpen tonight. That’s not going to bode well with 5 games over the next 4 days.
September 16, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, PorkChopExpress said: Twins are burning through their bullpen tonight. That’s not going to bode well with 5 games over the next 4 days. We really only NEED them to win 2. Anything more would be fabulous of course. Both of those pens are gonna be fried after the series regardless.
September 16, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, KrankinSox said: So what are we looking at? Civale vs Cease McKenzie vs Lynn Bieber vs Giolito With the off day Monday, sox could bump Giolito again and match Bieber up with Cueto. Just have Gio pitch 2 against the Tigers.
September 16, 20223 yr sox cleveland GB current 74-70 current 76-66 -3.0 3-0 77-70 0-5 76-71 ahead 1.0 3-0 77-70 1-4 77-70 tied 3-0 77-70 2-3 78-69 -1.0 3-0 77-70 3-2 79-68 -2.0 3-0 77-70 4-1 80-67 -3.0 3-0 77-70 5-0 81-66 -4.0 2-1 76-71 0-5 76-71 tied 2-1 76-71 1-4 77-70 -1.0 2-1 76-71 2-3 78-69 -2.0 2-1 76-71 3-2 79-68 -3.0 2-1 76-71 4-1 80-67 -4.0 2-1 76-71 5-0 81-66 -5.0
September 16, 20223 yr sox twins Sox Lead current 74-70 current 72-70 1.0 3-0 77-70 5-0 77-70 tied 3-0 77-70 4-1 76-71 1.0 3-0 77-70 3-2 75-72 2.0 3-0 77-70 2-3 74-73 3.0 3-0 77-70 1-4 73-74 4.0 3-0 77-70 0-5 72-75 5.0 2-1 76-71 5-0 77-70 behind 1.0 2-1 76-71 4-1 76-71 tied 2-1 76-71 3-2 75-72 1.0 2-1 76-71 2-3 74-73 2.0 2-1 76-71 1-4 73-74 3.0 2-1 76-71 0-5 72-75 4.0
September 16, 20223 yr I’ll go with Sox 2-1, Cle 3-2 Still three back when the series starts. Hopefully Cease is on, and then Cleveland starts feeling the pressure, and the Sox somehow sweep and get the tiebreaker.
September 16, 20223 yr I can think of scenarios where it would be best if the Twins swept or went 4-1, or if the Guardians did the same, or even if they went 2/3 or 3/2; it just all swirls my mind. I think it comes down to is sweep the Guardians and the Sox will take the division; anything less and the Sox sit. One thing that would have helped, but it appears not to be, is for the Padres to have clinched a playoff spot prior to our series. Edited September 16, 20223 yr by GreenSox
September 16, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, GreenSox said: I can think of scenarios where it would be best if the Twins swept or went 4-1, or if the Guardians did the same, or even if they went 2/3 or 3/2; it just all swirls my mind. I think it comes down to is sweep the Guardians and the Sox will take the division; anything less and the Sox sit. One thing that would have helped, but it appears not to be, is for the Padres to have clinched a playoff spot prior to our series. The best thing for the White Sox would be the Guardians losing as many as possible. The White Sox have 6 left against the Twins and 3 left against the Guardians. The White Sox can knock the Twins out on their own. They can’t overcome a 4 loss deficit against the Guardians without help.
September 16, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: The best thing for the White Sox would be the Guardians losing as many as possible. The White Sox have 6 left against the Twins and 3 left against the Guardians. The White Sox can knock the Twins out on their own. They can’t overcome a 4 loss deficit against the Guardians without help. Certainly if the Sox do less than sweep the Guardians, then it's best that the Twins win as many as possible from Guardians. But, even if the Sox go 2-1 against the Guardians, we're still 3 out on the loss column, with no tiebreakers. And as for the Guardians "tough" series against the Rays, well, the worst-record wild card team gets to play the weakest opponent, the Central winner; losing that series isn't such a bad thing for the Rays. I just don't see the Sox winning this without a sweep. However, if Guardians win 3 or more against the Twins, the Twins are buried. And then the Sox get to face a demoralized Twins team for 6 games.
September 16, 20223 yr 52 minutes ago, GreenSox said: I can think of scenarios where it would be best if the Twins swept or went 4-1, or if the Guardians did the same, or even if they went 2/3 or 3/2; it just all swirls my mind. I think it comes down to is sweep the Guardians and the Sox will take the division; anything less and the Sox sit. One thing that would have helped, but it appears not to be, is for the Padres to have clinched a playoff spot prior to our series. Minnesota sweeping would be a dream. I feel like our chances with 6 games left with them than staying 3 behind Cleveland and needing to sweep them. Followed by praying for KC to win.
September 17, 20223 yr 14 of our losses since August 1st have been to Oakland, Kansas City, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Detroit. FOURTEEN Edited September 17, 20223 yr by reiks12
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