The SOX have faced two damn good pitchers the last two games. Sometimes one has to grudgingly tip the cap to them. Also, the SOX had some bad luck on a few hard hit balls tonight.
The Phillies are 10 games over .500 in 1st place and 5.5 games ahead of the Nats. The SOX are 42 games over .500 in 1st place and 6 games ahead of the Yankems. Doesn't seem fair does it?
The throw strikes memo appears to have never reached our BP. Effective as the SOX pen has been, they do throw a lot of pitches before they end the inning. A recurring theme.
I know the offense has been frustrating since yesterday, which Nola had a lot to do with. And Arietta isn't a bum. The only thing I can come up with to defend this team is , wait for it, wait for it, 75-33.