After a slow and often frustrating start, the Sox have won 11 of their last 13 to climb back to the .500 mark. The previously struggling pitching staff has caught fire, allowing more than three runs only four times during that stretch.
The optimist would say that the pitching is finally performing to expectations and that the Sox are on their way to contention in the AL Central. Every player in their rotation has turned in some solid starts and with the emergence of Sergio Santos the bullpen looks solid.
Also, while the offense isn't great, they're starting to be a bit more productive. They're actually "up" 10th in runs scored. Paul Konerko and Alex Rios are both having fantastic seasons and Pierre and Vizquel have been productive of late at the top of the order.
However, their ...
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White Sox Hot Streak: Sign For Optimism or NL-Related Mirage?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Joe Slowik in MLBComments Off on White Sox Hot Streak: Sign For Optimism or NL-Related Mirage?