Per sources, the White Sox lose their millionth close game in a row

Chase Meidroth, the Little Engine That Could, scored the only run of the game for the White Sox, in the bottom of the first. Zoe Davis/Getty Images Once again the White Sox (26-56) held a close game to the end, but the bats were unable to come alive and they went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position before taking a 3-1 loss to the Giants (45-37).

Righthander Aaron Civale struggled through his first two starts for the White Sox, but at least succeeded in his primary mission for the club: Eat innings. On Friday, he avoided damage but failed in his mission to spare the pen, lasting just four frames. He gave up just one run on three hits, but overall he had a hard time with his control, and…