The White Sox (46-60) have not played well since the All-Star break. They have fallen from a respectable 42-44 record to being in line for next year’s seventh overall pick rather quickly. Things have been especially rough the past few days, with the Sox losing an 11-1 blowout to Minnesota and then getting swept at home by the Mets. As a result, the Sox have lost four straight heading into tonight. Tonight, they take on the Phillies, who are contending for a playoff spot. At 57-51, the Phillies are seven games behind the Braves for the NL East lead, but they are tied for the second wild card spot.
Gamethread: White Sox at Phillies
