2005 Chicago White Sox Schedule

The 2005 Chicago White Sox schedule has been very kind to the current American League Central division leaders. As of September 13, 2005, the ChiSox had the best record in the AL, winning 87 and losing 55 for a winning percentage of .613. Unfortunately, they had lost four in a row as of this time, and their once gargantuan lead over the Cleveland Indians had shrunk to a paltry six games. Still, that hardly puts a damper on the year for Chicago, who are all but certain to reach the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. How have they done it? Solid pitching, keyed by possible 20-game winners Jon Garland and Mark Buehrle, and the clutch hitting of players like Paul Konerko and Carl Everett, both of whom should top 100 RBI on the season. Anyway you slice it, 2005 has been a good year for the Chicago White Sox.

2005 Chicago White Sox Schedule: The Road Ahead

There is unfinished business on the 2005 Chicago White Sox schedule, though. There is a division title to be won. On September 13, the ChiSox play a three game series at Kansas City followed by a trip to Minnesota and a trio of games against the Twins. After that, the second-place Indians come to town for three games. In fact, Cleveland and Chicago play six more times before the end of the season, with the final three games of the season taking place at Jacobs Field. With the White Sox's lead in the AL Central dwindling, these are must-win games for the boys from Chi-Town. However, they must also be careful not to fall into a trap elsewhere. Their final 20 games all come against division rivals, and don't think for a second that the Twins and Tigers wouldn't like to try and ruin Chicago's playoff aspirations. It should make for a thrilling end to a thrilling season.