MLB The Show: White Sox win eighth straight, take over first in AL Central

Sox Sim in 60: Sox defeat Tigers, take over 1st placeNBC Sports Chicago is simulating the 2020 White Sox season via MLB The Show during the postponement of play. The White Sox, stocked with young talent and veteran offseason acquisitions, were expected to take a big step forward in their rebuild this season. Follow along as we play out the first few months of the season.

Result: White Sox def. Tigers 2-0

Record: 45-34 this season, first in AL Central (0.5 lead over Twins)

W: Reynaldo Lopez (7-3)

L: Michael Fulmer (2-7)

SV: Alex Colome (16)

Game summary: They've finally reached the mountaintop. While they may not be a permanent fixture atop the AL Central, the White Sox are now first in the…