Here's a Thought

It’s come to this. Last night, Clare and I were at a family function. When it was over, we got into our cars and went our separate ways. That didn’t stop her from calling. She wanted to discuss the big news: The White Sox weren’t going to get no-hit, not Saturday night at least. Though Zach Wheeler of the Phillies kept them hitless for 7.1 innings. Now comes what passes for momentum with the Sox these days—they scored some runs, five in the ninth, to be exact. Not enough to win, not when Mike Soroka puts his team in a five-run hole before he leaves in the fifth (with a 7.50 ERA, by the way). But they actually brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning. Too bad Andrew Benintendi (.167 BA) grounded out with the bases loaded. Mickey and the band go down, 9-5. As we wait for the helpless and inept to take the field today (and direct said helpless and inept from the dugout), here’s a thought: Sell. The. Team. Now.