The Chicago White Sox are headed to the postseason for the first time in more than a decade.
Chicago (33-17) has won 11 of their last 13 games overall and have the best record in the American League. The Sox clinched a playoff spot, for the first time since 2008, with Thursday’s 4-3 win over Minnesota. The White Sox, who hold a three-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central, are a stellar 23-6 since Aug. 16. Chicago’s magic number to take the AL Central crown is now eight games.
“We’ve just got to keep coming together as a team and see what happens,” White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson told NBC Sports Chicago. “It’s been a long time coming … We’re excited.”
Anderson and teammate Jose Abreu are two likely front-runners for the AL Most Valuable Player award. Anderson is in the mix for a second straight batting title, though his average dropped to .365 after going 0-for-4 on Thursday. Abreu, who’s homered in each of the past two games, is batting a sizzling .392 with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs over his past 29 contests.
***Story courtesy of Metro Source Networks***
