{"id":31735,"date":"2026-06-02T00:27:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/game-thread-white-sox-32-27-at-twins-27-33\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T00:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:27:41","slug":"game-thread-white-sox-32-27-at-twins-27-33","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/02\/game-thread-white-sox-32-27-at-twins-27-33\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Thread: White Sox (32-27) at Twins (27-33)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"\">The vibes on the South Side have shifted in a hurry. The <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/chi-white-sox\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:White Sox;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;White Sox&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Sox<\/a> enter tonight\u2019s matchup with the Twins riding a 6-1 week that included a statement sweep of the Tigers. Now comes another test against an AL Central rival, as <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/chi-white-sox\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chicago;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chicago&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago<\/a> heads to <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/minnesota\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Minnesota;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Minnesota&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota<\/a> looking to keep the momentum rolling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The challenge won\u2019t be easy. The Twins hand the ball to righthander <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/11847\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Joe Ryan;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Joe Ryan&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Ryan<\/a>, who was dominant against the White Sox just last week. Ryan carved through Chicago\u2019s lineup for 7 2\/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out nine and issuing no walks, earning a quality start. On the season, the veteran owns a 3-3 record with a 2.94 ERA and sparkling 0.93 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Ryan attacks hitters with a deep six-pitch arsenal led by his four-seam fastball (43.1%), while mixing in a knuckle curve (13.6%), sweeper (13.2%), sinker (12.5%), splitter (10.2%), and slider (7.5%). The White Sox will need a more disciplined approach than they showed in their last meeting if they want to crack one of the American League\u2019s steadiest starters. Ryan rarely beats himself. The White Sox drew zero walks against him in their last meeting. Finding ways to elevate his pitch count and create traffic on the bases will be essential.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"804\" height=\"1044\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TbAdOIvGy_ngM_jhD_wZLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNDc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sb_nation_articles_115\/ae72d7ecde9d166e5bef8a675bfca964\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Skipper <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/8340\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Venable;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Will Venable&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Venable<\/a> is countering Ryan with one of the most intriguing stories in the organization. David Sandlin gets the ball for just his second start after an unforgettable debut against the Twins last week. The first and only batter to do serious damage against him was <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/9590\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Byron Buxton;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Byron Buxton&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Byron Buxton<\/a>, who launched Sandlin\u2019s second pitch of the game into the seats. After that? Absolute dominance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Sandlin retired the next 18 batters he faced, completing six innings while striking out four without issuing a walk. Of his 61 pitches, only one truly hurt him.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The 25-year-old righthander arrived in Chicago as part of the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10947\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jordan Hicks;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jordan Hicks&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Hicks<\/a> trade with <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/boston\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Boston;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Boston&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston<\/a>. Originally selected by <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/kansas-city\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansas City<\/a> in the 11th round of the 2022 draft, the Royals dealt Sandlin to the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/boston\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Red Sox;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Red Sox&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Sox<\/a> in February 2024 before eventually landing with the White Sox. His minor league numbers this season were eye-popping: a combined 0.55 ERA in 16 1\/3 frames across Winston-Salem and Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Like Ryan, Sandlin works with six pitches. His four-seam fastball (44.3%) and curveball (29.5%) make up the bulk of his attack, complemented by a cutter (11.5%), changeup (6.6%), sweeper (4.9%), and sinker (3.3%).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"798\" height=\"1040\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/exkyM09CNqGeYpGg9MkKhg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNTE7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sb_nation_articles_115\/90764f3366554b3d5fca44c843cdb9ad\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s how the White Sox line them up against the Ryan and the Twins.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/HJwQ7oaWsAAjDov?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:View Link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;View Link&quot;}\" class=\"link \">View Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">A few things stand out here. Venable continues to show confidence in Sam Antonacci, who gets another shot atop the order after providing energy and on-base ability during the recent hot streak. Meanwhile, <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/12413\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Colson Montgomery;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Colson Montgomery&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colson Montgomery<\/a> finds himself in the cleanup spot, a sign of just how much faith the organization has in the shortstop\u2019s bat. It\u2019ll also be interesting to see whether <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/12457\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Edgar Quero;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Edgar Quero&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edgar Quero<\/a> can continue his recent offensive surge from the bottom third of the lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">And for Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/HJwfxeFW4AEPwv-?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:View Link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;View Link&quot;}\" class=\"link \">View Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The headliner is obviously Buxton, who wasted no time introducing himself to Sandlin last week with that first-inning homer. Chicago will also have to navigate left-handed bats <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/11309\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kody Clemens;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kody Clemens&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kody Clemens<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/11347\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Trevor Larnach;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Trevor Larnach&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trevor Larnach<\/a>, both capable of doing damage against right-handed pitching.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Buxton got the better of the rookie in Round 1. Sandlin\u2019s response after that homer was impressive, but tonight offers another opportunity to show he can make adjustments against one of the division\u2019s most dangerous hitters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">A 6-1 week can change the complexion of a season. The White Sox have been playing aggressive, confident baseball lately. The question now is whether they can carry that momentum into another divisional showdown and a tough month of June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The White Sox have already swept one AL Central foe. Tonight, they\u2019ll try to make it seven wins in eight games and continue proving that this recent surge is more than just a hot streak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. CT on CHSN, with radio coverage on ESPN 1000.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Join the conversation!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/auth\/login?itm_medium=sidebar&amp;itm_source=batterypower&amp;returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.batterypower.com%252F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up for a user account;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sign up for a user account&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Sign up for a user account<\/a>\u00a0and get:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li\/>\n<li\/>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Comment on articles, community posts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Rec comments, community posts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">New, improved notifications system!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vibes on the South Side have shifted in a hurry. 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