So this is how this thing’s going to go.
The White Sox and Twins both have All Stars at the top of their rotations and spent the offseason making numerous additions to their pitching staffs. The South Siders think Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel can be a 1-2 punch that gets them to the playoffs, while the Land of 10,000 Lakers envision José Berríos pitching them out of their postseason losing streak.
But if the season’s first two games between these division rivals are any indication, the pitching can take a seat.
The race for the AL Central is going to be a Home Run Derby.