After taking two of three from the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs over the weekend, the Chicago White Sox will host the division cellar-dwelling Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the opener of a two-game interleague series.
In case the Pirates hadn't noticed, the White Sox -- winners of seven of eight and on a prolific home run tear -- are jelling. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo can attest to the South Siders' surge firsthand.
"The team has been building and there's been a lot of hype," Rizzo said. "It's obviously tough to be on the losing side of it.