On Friday, the Chicago White Sox were only able to generate two hits against Cleveland in their shutout loss. They needed just four batters to best that total on Saturday against starter Parker Messick,

The White Sox exceeded (very low) expectations and two of our Chicago writers examine where they fit in the Chicago-disappointment pantheon.

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Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel drove in two runs each to back 5 2/3 scoreless innings from fellow rookie Shane Smith, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in the rubber game of the series.

It wasn't all smooth this season, though, as Altavilla exercised the opt-out clause in his contract in March and then re-signed on a minor league deal a few days later. He was then released by the White Sox again in May without making a major league appearance, but then re-signed, this time on a major league contract.

The Chicago White Sox entered Friday ranked in the top five in several offensive categories since the All-Star break.

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