Summary: The Chicago White Sox have a tough time in Houston, losing three out of four games. With Cleveland losing their series against Toronto, the White Sox are still three games up in the AL Central. But they could use Munetaka Murakami and Luis Castillo to get back on track.

Rundown

[0:00] Show intro and series recap vs. Astros

[4:52] The White Sox record against current AL playoff teams is not great. Should that be a concern?

[12:15] Davis Martin returned and pitched well keeping Houston scoreless. What impressed the most about his first start off the IL.

[17:04] White Sox only scored 10 runs against the Astros in four games, and zooming out, they've only scored 14 runs in their last six. What's going on with the offense?

[21:45] Munetaka Murakami continues to struggle. Should the White Sox give him a day off?

[27:36] It's another lackluster performance from Luis Castillo. Should the White Sox demote Castillo to the bullpen? What's the best way of handling a struggling veteran starting pitcher?

[35:54] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins

[44:08] Weekend outlook for AL Central

Presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal

Summary: The Chicago White Sox have a tough time in Houston, losing three out of four games. With Cleveland losing their series against Toronto, the White Sox are still three games up in the AL Central. But they could use Munetaka Murakami and Luis Castillo to get back on track.
Rundown
[0:00] Show intro and series recap vs. Astros
[4:52] The White Sox record against current AL playoff teams is not great. Should that be a concern?
[12:15] Davis Martin returned and pitched well keeping Houston scoreless. What impressed the most about his first start off the IL.
[17:04] White Sox only scored 10 runs against the Astros in four games, and zooming out, they've only scored 14 runs in their last six. What's going on with the offense?
[21:45] Munetaka Murakami continues to struggle. Should the White Sox give him a day off?
[27:36] It's another lackluster performance from Luis Castillo. Should the White Sox demote Castillo to the bullpen? What's the best way of handling a struggling veteran starting pitcher?
[35:54] Series Preview: Minnesota Twins
[44:08] Weekend outlook for AL Central
Presented by <a href="https://www.ankinlaw.com">Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal</a>

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White Sox have trouble in Houston losing series

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