PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 22: Yasmani Grandal #24 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during interleague play at PNC Park on June 22, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
That Houston Astros series was embarrassing for the Chicago White Sox. Comparisons between the World Champion 2005 White Sox rotation being potentially beat by the 2021 rotation arose as the team headed into the series. High expectations were on the team, considering the Astros are a potential postseason opponent.