Mets visit White Sox as both teams chase playoff positioning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New York Mets face the Chicago White Sox tonight at 6:40 p.m. CDT. The Mets enter the game having won 11 of their last 15 outings, while the White Sox have struggled, winning only one of their last four games. Mets pitcher Sean Manea has been effective at limiting runs, though the team has faced difficulties in scoring. White Sox ace Sean Burke will start for Chicago and aims to overcome recent struggles. The game is part of a crucial series as both teams look to improve their standings.
- •Mets enter with 11 wins in last 15 games
- •White Sox aim to bounce back after recent struggles
- •Mets' Sean Manea faces White Sox ace Sean Burke
- •Game starts at 6:40 p.m. CDT
- •Playoff positions at stake for both teams
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: Mets (58-70) at White Sox (66-61)
"South Siders look to build on slim division lead against the Metropolitans tonight
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