Despite their win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, the Boston Red Sox have had a challenging start to the season, currently sitting at 7-7. Thursday’s victory was crucial to avoid a four-game sweep. However, announcers Dave O’Brien and Will Middlebrooks are optimistic, pointing to an upcoming weekend series against the struggling Chicago White Sox.
The conversation started with O’Brien commenting on Boston’s next opponent: “Cleveland has already beaten the White Sox 6-1,” he noted. “So that’s eight straight losses for the White Sox.” O’Brien and Middlebrooks reviewed Chicago’s recent loss to the Cleveland Guardians. During that game, with the White Sox trailing 3-1 in the ninth inning, Miguel Vargas singled with runners on second and third. Unfortunately, Mike Tauchman, running from second, injured his hamstring rounding third and was easily retired, ending the game.
“The White Sox invent ways to lose games,” O’Brien remarked. “Oh, man,” Middlebrooks replied. “The trip to Chicago could be coming at the perfect time.”
“The White Sox invent ways to lose games.” – Dave O’Brien
“The trip to Chicago could be coming at the perfect time.” – Will Middlebrooks
The Red Sox announcers are excited about their upcoming trip to Chicago. pic.twitter.com/BKaDEWZm7W
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As O’Brien highlighted, the White Sox are indeed struggling, with Thursday’s loss marking their eighth consecutive defeat, bringing their record to 2-10, reminiscent of last year’s disastrous 121-loss season start. While it’s too early to draw significant conclusions from this April series, these comments could amplify any negative outcomes for the Red Sox.
Interestingly, during one of Chicago’s lengthy losing streaks last season, announcer John Schriffen suggested that the team’s struggles were worsened by facing opponents on hot streaks, leading to a modern-day chicken or egg debate.
