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- Updated: May 21, 2016
CHICAGO — There are a number of tests currently challenging the 2016 White Sox, and with the Royals’ 2-1 victory Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field dropping the South Siders to 2-8 over their last 10, the early grades aren’t exactly putting them on the honor roll.
“I told you guys before it’s going to happen,” said White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier of his team eventually hitting a major rut. “I said it could happen next week or a month or two months from now. Unfortunately it happened next week. You just have to keep moving on, keep fighting.”
What are these tests being taken by the American League Central leaders? The White Sox are facing their first real run against division contenders, with seven against the Royals starting this past Friday and a four-game home set with the Indians beginning Monday. They are 0-2 against the Royals and 1-4 on this 10-game homestand.
As Frazier pointed out, the team also is dealing with its first real bout of failure in an otherwise solid start to the season. And then there’s Jose Abreu, the center of the White Sox offense and …
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