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Oct 10, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Leury Garcia (28) hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning during game three of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 10, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Leury Garcia (28) hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning during game three of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago White Sox have been performing exceptionally well in recent times. Over the last five years, they have emerged as the strongest team in the AL Central division, given the strength of their roster and consistency in the league games. And just like last year, once again, the White Sox are favorites to win the AL Central division in the 2022 season as well.
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However, it will not be easy for the White Sox this time around. With some notable updates themselves, the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians are also in contention to win the division.
Regardless, fans still believe that the White Sox will be able to retain their division championship. As per a poll conducted on a leading sports website, the Sox are favorites to win the American League Central division in the 2022 season.
Chicago White Sox > Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians?
During the 2021 season, with 93 wins and only 69 losses, the White Sox dominated the central division. As for the second-best team, the Cleveland Indians, they managed to win only 80 games in the last season. However, the equation will not be that easy in 2022.
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Oct 12, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa (22) talks with right field umpire Tom Hallion (20) and home plate umpire Vic Carapazza (19) after first baseman Jose Abreu (not pictured) was hit by a pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
With Carlos Correa by their side, the Twins may cause serious damage to any team; not ruling out the Indians in contention to win the division. Despite roster specifics promising a showdown, as per Fox Sports, fans have picked Chicago White Sox to win the AL Central division, ahead of the likes of the Twins and Indians.
The results are in!
MLB on FOX fans picked the @whitesox to win the AL Central in 2022! pic.twitter.com/vpJuGAJ5GD
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 30, 2022
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Though the White Sox are the favorites to win this year, if one looks at the last five year’s records, the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins have dominated their division. Between the 2016 and 2018 seasons, the Cleveland Indians won the AL Central for three consecutive years; While the Twins have also won in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
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With the season just a few weeks away from now, tensions rise, and the competition intensifies. Who do you think will win the AL Central this year?
