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The Twins went down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the ninth, securing the great team win for the White Sox. Robert Jr. ended the game with a catch in center field, which was fitting for the day. He had some words after the game about his overall feelings:
Bradley was acquired during Minnesota's trade deadline fire sale from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Griffin Jax. Twins President of Baseball Operations, Derek Falvey, had a lot of good things to say about their new 24-year-old RHP, but it's hard to see why so far.
The White Sox jumped all over debuting starter Taj Bradley, scoring seven runs in the first two innings and coasting to a series victory over the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field.
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SB Nation on MSNWhite Sox 8, Twins 0: The Torment of Existence Weighed Against the Horror of Nonbeing
Not to be outdone, the Twins’ bats were a complete no-show against a pitching staff that is as bad as any in the league. Facing a 25-year-old non-prospect on his third team already this season, the Minnesota bats had absolutely no fight in them. There is quite literally not a single offensive performance worth highlighting in this game.
Colson Montgomery homered for the third straight game, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Sunday. Edgar Quero drove in three runs for Chicago, and Kyle Teel had three hits and two RBIs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored twice from the leadoff spot.
Miscommunication might have been a factor in the double play to end the eighth inning for the Chicago White Sox in a 9-7 loss Friday to the Minnesota Twins.
RHP Pablo López (right teres major strain), who has been sidelined since June 4, started a rehab assignment for the Triple-A Saints on Thursday in St. Paul. ... RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who is on a rehab assignment with the Saints, also pitched Thursday.
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Yardbarker on MSNColson Montgomery, White Sox aim to jolt Twins in series finale
There still is time to make lasting impressions during a lost season with the Chicago White Sox. For proof, look no further than rookie infielder Colson Montgomery, who hit his first career grand slam Saturday to lead the White Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series. Chicago has a 45-82 record overall and a 26-36 record at home. The White Sox have a 21-11 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K Home Runs: Royce Lewis (7) Top 3 WPA: Royce Lewis (.440), Luke Keaschall (.146), Brooks Lee (.123) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Apathy is the worst of all human emotions.
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White Sox place center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, a tough blow for the center fielder after he started to deliver at the plate. Robert has a left hamstring strain. He left Tuesday night’s 5-4 loss to Kansas City because of hamstring soreness.