Chicago White Sox Clinch Playoff Berth
After beating the Minnesota Twins 4-3 the Chicago White Sox officially clinched a playoff berth, their first since 2008. The Sox become the first team in the American League to clinch a spot in the expanded postseason, and second in the Majors following the Los Angeles Dodgers.Β
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The White Sox are headed to the postseason! #ChangetheGame pic.twitter.com/gqxt55TyWc
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 17, 2020
This ends a 12 year postseason drought for the team on the South side. After an extensive rebuild, the Sox created one of the most explosive offenses the Majors have seen this year. Complemented by several quality pitchers, the Sox are geared up to make a deep run with a contending roster.Β
The Sox wrapped up their series against the Twins winning 3 out of 4 and look to extend their 3 game lead in the AL Central. The Sox head to Ohio next for a 3 game series against the Cincinnati Reds and 4 game series against the Cleveland Indians. They then look to return home to end the regular season in another Crosstown matchup against the Chicago Cubs
For the first time in 12 years, the @WhiteSox are headed to the #postseason! #CLINCHED pic.twitter.com/AgM2prewAC
— MLB (@MLB) September 17, 2020
Β With 10 games to go in the regular season the Sox also look to extend their control of the American League as they currently sit a game ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays