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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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John Grochowski | For the Sun-Times

Difference in run differential from 2021 tells story of Sox’ sorry season

Yasmani Grandal #24 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A 76-77 record and early elimination from the American League Central race is not where the White Sox expected to be this season, but it’s the record they’ve earned by the numbers.

With 659 runs scored and 680 runs allowed, the Sox have a projected Pythagorean record of 74-79 under the formula of runs squared divided by (runs squared plus runs allowed squared) equals winning percentage.

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