Facing off against the Astros in the first series since the All-Star break is going to be telling as to how prepared the White Sox are for the postseason. Sure it’s all fun and games to run over the dying Twins and the Some Guys™ of Pittsburgh, but any gaps in the lineup are going to show up this weekend.
It’s not all bad news, though. The White Sox made some moves early this morning. Welcome back, Reynaldo López and Aaron Bummer. Have fun in Charlotte, Matt Foster and Jace Fry:
When compared to the other 15 teams in the American League, the Astros are ranked:
- First in runs (496)
- First in hits (838)
- Fourth in home runs (116)
- First in strikeouts (672)
- First in batting average (.