The Chicago White Sox have quietly put together their most convincing stretch of the season, and it has them knocking on the door of .500 after a five-game win streak. Sean Burke threw for six innings allowing zero earned runs on four hits while striking out eight. This quality outing from Burke led the way to bring the south siders one step closer to the .500 mark.
Even one week ago was miles of difference for this team, and this win streak has been sorely needed. Through these five games, the White Sox have outscored their opponents 28-13, a differential that any team would be proud of.
Pitching has stabilized at the right time
Sean Burke's performance was just the latest installment of pitching consistency that the White Sox have been enjoying as of late, and it's been the backbone they needed during this five game run. Starters have kept games under control early, and created a limited environment for the bullpen. It's a simple formula, but not one that the White Sox had earlier this season.
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That sort of control has extended beyond just one arm, and it has created an environment where the White Sox are dictating the pace of the game rather than being stuck behind. Getting ahead in the count from the start is an essential weapon of any pitching staff, and when all points are clicking as they should, it eases the tension on the rest of the team.
It hasn’t been perfect, and five games don’t rewrite the season, but this is the first stretch that actually resembles a functional team. The White Sox aren’t scrambling for answers right now, they’re executing a plan that is finally showing up in the results. Sitting one game under .500 carries weight because of where they were just days ago, and it sets a clear target in front of them.
With the AL Central being a highly competitive division, the White Sox will have a tough road ahead of themselves. With a moderate amount of success under their belt, the question now becomes if they can sustain the attack or not. Complacent baseball kills any team, and just because early success has finally arrived for the south siders, doesn't mean their battle has ended. On the contrary, it's only just begun.
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