White Sox offense struggles to produce with runners in scoring position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Chicago White Sox face growing pressure to bolster their offensive production as they compete for the American League Central title. While the pitching staff has been a primary concern, the offense has frequently failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities over the last several weeks. During a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday, the team went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 14 runners on base. Since August 14, the White Sox have maintained a.231 batting average with runners in scoring position, ranking among the bottom 10 teams in the league despite having high volume in those spots. With 25 regular-season games remaining, the team must improve its situational hitting to sustain its playoff position. Reliable starting pitching is also needed to reduce the burden on the bullpen as the season winds down.
- •The White Sox lost 6-3 to the Houston Astros on Monday night.
- •The team left 14 runners on base while going 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
- •Since August 14, the offense has hit.231 with runners in scoring position.
- •Chicago ranks in the bottom 10 teams at capitalizing on scoring chances despite frequent opportunities.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Struggles Come From an Unexpected Place
"Chicago’s pitching staff has drawn most of the concern, but the offense’s recent struggles with runners in scoring position have cost the White Sox meaningful games.
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