The White Sox finally won their 50th game of the season Sunday, walking off the Mariners to avoid the sweep on a throwing error. They did coin the term “Winning Ugly,” didn’t they? With the Oakland Athletics (36-91) coming to town, if the South Siders do happen to win, I can’t imagine any of the baseball played on the field being any more graceful than yesterday’s.
The A’s are having a strange year, which is probably putting it mildly. They are the worst team in baseball, last in several offensive and defensive categories; the stadium is falling apart, their owner is trying to move the team, and the fans are (rightfully!