The scoreboard read Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox, but how did the Chicago White Sox, miles away, end up taking the hardest blow of the game? Well, time and again, we’ve seen baseball broadcasters blend stats, stories, and lighthearted humor. But what happens when things take a sharp turn from routine commentary to a pointed criticism of the White Sox’s potential?

It all stems from the April 9th matchup of the Blue Jays vs. the Red Sox, when the Red Sox announcers decided to draw the attention away from the field to take a shot at the team that wasn’t even playing.

During the ninth inning, the Red Sox held on to a 2-0 lead. And somehow, announcer Dave O’Brien pivoted the attention towards the White Sox’s poor record. He stated, “The White Sox invent ways to lose games.” Ouch! That comment was uncalled for. The discussion began around the White Sox’s recent 6-1 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, marking their eighth consecutive defeat. O’Brien didn’t need to dig much to turn them into a subject of mockery.

This brutal take stems from the White Sox’s dreadful 2024 season, which set a record for the most losses in a single season in MLB’s modern era. To be precise, they lost 121 games. It didn’t stop there. Analyst Will Middlebrooks, sitting next to him, added sarcastically, “The trip to Chicago could be coming at the perfect time.” If you’re wondering, Middlebrooks referred to the Red Sox’s upcoming series against the White Sox.

Adding to the excitement, the Red Sox added another victory to their record. The Blue Jays broke the three-game winning streak, and the Red Sox walked off and sealed the win at 4-3. But the highlight of the game came from the booth. Next, they have the White Sox up against the Red Sox. That means we won’t have to wait long to see if Boston can back up their harsh words against Chicago.

Low-Scoring Affair Expected in Red Sox-White Sox showdown

It won’t just be the weather that’s chilly in Chicago this time; the bats are likely to be just as cold. You see, the White Sox have just scored three runs in their past three games heading into this matchup.

On the other hand, the Red Sox somehow escaped the four-game sweep by the Blue Jays with a hard 4-3 win. All credit goes to Trevor Story for delivering a game-ending RBI groundout. “It’s been a tough series here with the Blue Jays, but we’re just looking to dominate at home,” he stated. According to him, this win “gives us something to build on” and ensures a “happy flight” as the team heads to Chicago.

The right-hander Davis Martin will be taking the mound for the White Sox with a vision to mirror his strong season debut and to escape the struggles he faced during his second outing. He had a strong start to the season, but during his second outing against the Detroit Tigers, he surrendered seven runs and nine hits. After his second start, however, he learned more about pitch sequencing from the defeat.

Meanwhile, lefty Sean Newcomb will be starting for the Red Sox. As it seems, his experience opposing the White Sox appears to be limited. In two career relief appearances, he has held them scoreless.

The stakes are undoubtedly high for this matchup, but scoring could remain scarce. After all, neither team has found its footing this season.