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Twins Look to Hand White Sox Sixth Consecutive Series Loss by Sweep
The Minnesota Twins are on a roll and looking to complete a three-game sweep against the struggling Chicago White Sox on Sunday. With Ryan Jeffers leading the charge, the Twins are aiming to capitalize on their momentum and extend the White Sox’s painful losing streak.
Twins’ Recent Performance
Ryan Jeffers has been a key player for the Twins, hitting his 16th homer of the season in their 6-2 victory on Saturday. Jeffers, who had struggled before the All-Star break, has found his groove again, making significant contributions to the team’s recent success. “These last couple of weeks, I’ve started to feel like myself again,” said Jeffers.
Team Effort and Pitching Excellence
The Twins have shown strong performances throughout their lineup, with starter Bailey Ober delivering a solid outing on Saturday. Minnesota’s offense has been consistent, putting up good at-bats and providing ample support for their pitchers. “We can’t win games just with me,” Jeffers noted, emphasizing the importance of a team effort.
White Sox’s Historic Struggles
The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of a historic losing streak, having lost 19 consecutive games. This streak is the longest in franchise history and brings them closer to the modern-era record of 23 consecutive losses set by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1961. The White Sox are also on pace to challenge the record for most losses in a season, held by the 1962 New York Mets with 120 losses.
Seeking a Spark
White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, who started Saturday’s game and pitched four innings, expressed the team’s frustration. “It can’t go on forever, you know?” Crochet said, highlighting the team’s daily hope to break the streak and the tough losses they’ve endured. Despite being competitive in many games, the White Sox have often fallen short due to critical plays or innings.
Pitching Matchup: Simeon Woods Richardson vs. Chris Flexen
Simeon Woods Richardson
Minnesota will send right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (3-2, 3.74 ERA) to the mound. Woods Richardson is looking to bounce back from a rough start against the New York Mets, where he allowed six runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings. He has faced the White Sox twice in his career, posting a 3.12 ERA over those outings.
Chris Flexen
The White Sox will counter with right-hander Chris Flexen (2-10, 5.13 ERA). Flexen, seeking his first victory since May 8, has a 3.79 ERA in seven career games against the Twins. This season, he has posted a 3.38 ERA in three games against Minnesota.
Injury Update
The Twins are still without shortstop Carlos Correa, who is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Correa does not expect to return soon, stating, “I thought it would be a lot faster. It hasn’t reacted that way, and whatever time it takes is what we’re going to take.”
Conclusion
As the Twins and White Sox gear up for the series finale, the stakes are high for both teams. The Twins aim to continue their winning streak and complete the sweep, while the White Sox are desperate to end their historic losing streak. Fans can expect a competitive and high-stakes game.
