Chicago Vs. Detroit
The Chicago White Sox had an opportunity to get back in the AL Central race. Getting swept essentially knocked them out of playoff contention.
The White Sox will try to rebound Friday when they open a three-game set against the visiting Detroit Tigers.
Instead of what it hoped for - a sweep of division-leading Minnesota - Chicago (79-67) was outscored 26-11, and lost all three games at U.S. Cellular Field including Thursday's 8-5 defeat.
With 16 games left, the White Sox trail by nine in the division and wild-card standings.
"I think everybody knew we had to sweep them and not get swept," pitcher Mark Buehrle said after Chicago lost for the seventh time in nine games. "Obviously they came in and kicked our butt every which way."
