White Sox go for elusive series sweep in Pittsburgh
Briefly

The Chicago White Sox are the only major league team without a series sweep this season, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in their final game of a three-game series. After a difficult start to the season, the White Sox have scored 10 runs in their first two wins against Pittsburgh. However, they face an injury setback with All-Star rookie Shane Smith on the injured list due to an ankle sprain, putting pressure on newly acquired starter Aaron Civale to perform well.
The Chicago White Sox have yet to sweep a series this season but seek to change that against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale.
Chicago scored 10 runs in each of their first two victories over Pittsburgh, showing a strong performance to start the second half of the season.
Injuries hit the White Sox as All-Star rookie Shane Smith landed on the injured list due to an ankle sprain, creating a challenge for their pitching rotation.
Aaron Civale, who was acquired from Milwaukee, must step up in the absence of Smith, aiming for his first victory with the team.
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