When was the last time both the Cubs and the White Sox were leading their divisions on June 9? I can’t remember, but that’s exactly what’s happening right now! The White Sox defeated the Twins 12-2 yesterday for their sixth straight win — all coming after manager Ozzie Guillen blasted the team’s sluggish offense the week before. The Sox are now 36-26 on the season and are 5.5 games ahead of the Twins in the AL Central.
Meanwhile, the Cubs beat the Dodgers 3-1 yesterday to raise their season record to 40-24 — best in the majors! They lead the NL Central by just 2.5 games, as the Cardinals have also been playing well this year. I think it’s actually better that the Cards are that close because that slim margin won’t allow the Cubs to get too comfortable and lax in their play.
Anyway, I haven’t been this excited about baseball in a long time… it’s so cool to have the Cubs and Sox both playing well and both in first place. Bring on the Crosstown Classic!
(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)