Twins, White Sox Begin Series Amid Losing Streaks in MLB

The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, both struggling teams with recent losing streaks, are set to face off in a three-game series at Rate Field. The White Sox, currently 45-82 and on pace for potentially their third consecutive 100-loss season, will start Aaron Civale, a mediocre pitcher with a 3-8 record and 4.88 ERA, while the Twins will start Zebby Matthews, who holds a 3-4 record and a 5.06 ERA. Both teams have undergone significant roster changes and challenges this season, with the Twins having a 58-69 record and recent player offloads, and the White Sox relying on rookies like Colson Montgomery, who has experienced ups and downs. Analysts note that the Twins have struggled as favorites in recent games, while the White Sox have performed better against teams with losing records, suggesting a potential edge for Chicago. Despite the Twins' slightly better season record, both teams are near the bottom of the league in offensive production and are looking to improve momentum during this homestand for the White Sox. The series offers an opportunity for the White Sox to avoid a historically poor season by capitalizing on a Twins team weakened by injuries and roster instability.