The White Sox were on the brink of a crucial win at Guaranteed Rate Field, only to watch the Yankees stun them with a late collapse.
A strong outing from Anthony Kay was undone by a series of misplays and mistakes by the White Sox defense in the late innings. Kay had been solid all game, posting a 3.44 ERA in four July starts and holding the Yankees to just .197 batting average.
The White Sox offense had woken up over the last couple of games, with Sam Antonacci leading off and Colson Montgomery back at shortstop. The team had been looking to build momentum going into the game against the Yankees' Gerrit Cole.
Despite the loss, the White Sox still hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. They will look to bounce back in their next game against the Yankees.
Gerrit Cole had been solid on the mound for the Yankees, but he had struggled in his last seven starts with a 4.73 ERA. The Yankees were missing several key players due to injuries, but they still had some power at the top of the lineup with Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice.
The White Sox will look to regroup and come back strong in their next game. With a win against the Yankees, they could pump some confidence into the clubhouse and get back on track in the AL Central.
The series between the White Sox and Yankees will continue with the next game scheduled for Tuesday. The White Sox will look to bounce back and make a statement against one of the top teams in the league.
The White Sox will need to regroup and refocus for their next game, but they still have a chance to make a push in the AL Central. With a win against the Yankees, they could get back on track and make a statement in the league.
Source: Yahoo Sports
