The pressure is still on the White Sox to avoid playoff elimination.
CHICAGO (CBS) — After bouncing back from a 2-0 deficit in the American League Division Series for a big win in Game 3 on Sunday, can the White Sox beat the Astros again on Tuesday, and force a winner-take-all Game 5? CBS 2 sports director Marshall Harris reports the pressure is still on the White Sox to avoid playoff elimination. Game 4 was postponed on Monday due to storms, but the White Sox will now get the chance to force a deciding Game 5 in Houston if they win Game 4 on Tuesday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field. To do that, they’ll have to beat Lance McCullers Jr., who dominated them in Game 1, just as he’s done all season. McCullers is 3-0 against the White Sox in three starts this season, giving up only eight hits and three runs in 19 2/3 innings. For the White Sox, it will be Carlos Rodon getting the start. Keep in mind that Rodon has been dealing with arm fatigue for the back half of the season. While he’s looked like an ace at times, he hasn’t gone more than five innings since July 18.
