Aaron Civale, White Sox look to slow surging Guardians
Briefly

Aaron Civale, after initial struggles, has become a reliable starter for the Chicago White Sox, looking to continue his impressive run against the Cleveland Guardians. Civale has allowed no earned runs in his last three starts, with a particularly strong performance against the Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, the Guardians aim to close in on a wild-card spot, riding a strong streak. The White Sox face challenges after losing four consecutive games and struggling with runners in scoring position, although Luis Robert Jr. has been a bright spot with his recent performance.
Civale has allowed seven hits with no earned runs across 17 1/3 innings, highlighting his strong performance after joining the White Sox. His recent outings include a 1-0 win over the Angels where he tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
Luis Robert Jr. is batting .377 since July 11, collecting four homers, 14 RBIs, and nine stolen bases, demonstrating his vital role for the White Sox.
Cleveland Guardians have won seven of their last eight games, putting pressure on the race for the AL wild-card spot. They are just 1 1/2 games behind the third spot.
White Sox's recent struggle includes a 1-for-17 performance with runners in scoring position leading to a tough 4-3 loss in extra innings to the Mariners.
Read at Reuters
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