Chase Meidroth became the first Chicago White Sox rookie to reach 100 hits in a season since Eloy Jiménez in 2019.

The White Sox offense produced a big second inning, and several pitchers helped stave off a comeback attempt by the Rays.

Chicago White Sox (57-90, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (75-71, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-4, 3.15 ERA,

The last time the White Sox played at Progressive Field, their roster looked a little different. Mike Clevinger was working out of the bullpen. Matt Thaiss was seeing time at catcher. Austin Slater hadn’t been traded away.

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth said it’s “pretty easy” playing defense behind starter Shane Smith. “He throws a lot of strikes,” Meidroth said. “Every time he’s on the mound, we should win.

Chicago White Sox (57-91, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (76-71, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Davis Martin (6-9, 4.03 ERA,

New York Yankees (73-60, third in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (48-85, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Will Warren (7

Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery suffered a small fracture in his right foot on Saturday. Before the setback, he made major strides in his first pro season.

The Chicago White Sox began last weekend’s series in Detroit with a unusual starting lineup. Edgar Quero led off, Kyle Teel batted second, Colson Montgomery had the cleanup duties and Chase Meidroth followed in the fifth slot.

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep a four-game road win streak going when they visit the Chicago White Sox. Chicago is 55-90 overall and 30-43 at home. The White Sox are 12-31 in games decided by one run.