White Sox check most of my boxes in late-season series vs. Cubs

Predictably, the White Sox lost two out of three to the crosstown Cubs over the weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field, but that does not mean this series was a total loss. In fact, I got most of what I realistically hoped for out of this series:

• Prevent the Cubs from clinching their division on South Side soil -- Check!
• Sell tickets for well above face value -- Check!
• Don't get swept -- Check! The Sox won, 10-4, Friday.
• Give a good performance for announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson's last game Sunday --- umm, no, this did not happen.

But, three out of four isn't bad in this crappy season.

Now, let's forget about this foolishness and move on to the next series against Cleveland.

Seven games to go ... we've made it this far, might as well finish up.