As we reach the midway point of the season for the Chicago White Sox, many factors have played a role in the team going 49-32 to lead the AL Central, with the fourth-best record in all of baseball.
Their stellar starting rotation (Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Rodón and Dylan Cease) has combined for a 3.22 ERA, the best in the American League. Closer Liam Hendriks has anchored the bullpen, with his 21 saves, most in the AL and second in all of baseball.
The pitching staff has benefited from remaining healthy for most of the first half.