It’s been an inconsistent spring thus far for the White Sox (8-7), which makes excellent fodder for those who insist on the meaninglessness of spring training, especially one as abbreviated as this. Yesterday was one of the valleys, as the A-squad endured a dismal 11-2 drubbing at the hands of the Athletics. The 11 hits, seven earned runs, and 400-foot blast to Sheldon Neuse surrendered by presumptive No. 4 starter Dallas Keuchel are alarming, spring training or not.
Now, with Opening Day just a rotation’s turn away, the players still in camp will look to begin the preseason’s conclusion on a positive note with tonight’s tilt against the Arizona Diamondbacks (8-8).