Numbers always tell a story, good or bad. For the Chicago White Sox, there are two numbers heading into Monday’s action that paint a picture of what has become a very disappointing season on the south side of Chicago.
These 2 statistics stand out to us about the troubled season being endured by the Chicago White Sox
First and foremost, the Chicago White Sox have lost all home field advantage this season. After going 53-28 at Guaranteed Rate Field last season on their way to earning the American League Central crown, this season has been a stark contrast to 2021’s home success. With Chicago’s home loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday, the White Sox are now 0-5-3 in their last eight series at home. Chicago started the season by capturing their first two home series, but have been unable to grab home field advantage since, going 13-17 at home so far in 2022.
On a side note, the series win by the Rangers over the White Sox marked the first time since early May that Texas had won a series, showing just how tough it has been this season for Chicago at home.
Part of the reason why Chicago isn’t winning at home leads to our second statistic to know about the White Sox. This season, they have been outscored by a combined 56 runs. That run differential is the same as the Cincinnati Reds, who started the season with a 3-22 record.
Interestingly, Chicago’s minus-56 run differential is middle of the pack when it comes to the teams in the American League Central. Only Minnesota and Cleveland have positive run differentials while Detroit (minus-73) and Kansas City (minus-88) rank among the bottom five in all of baseball.
The biggest part of Chicago’s run differential issues ties right into their problems at home. When playing at Guaranteed Rate Field this season, the White Sox have been outscored 173-125 (minus-48) while only being outscored by eight runs on the road (110-102).
In order for the Chicago White Sox to turn things around, they have to take back home field advantage. Otherwise, there will be a new AL Central champion in 2022.