On Saturday night, San Diego defeated Chicago, 5-2, at Petco Park. The Padres move to 87-71, two games ahead of the Phillies for the second NL wild card spot. The White Sox drop to 78-80, already eliminated from playoff contention and needing three wins in the final four games to end the season at .500.
The Starters
White Sox ace Dylan Cease went five innings in his final start of the season, giving up four runs on five hits, including two home runs.
Cease used four different pitches in his 104-pitch start, using his slider and 4-seamer a combined 88 times.