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Andrew Benintendi’s poor performance has been a major factor in the White Sox’s struggles this season. Despite being signed to the largest contract in franchise history, Benintendi is struggling in all aspects of his game, with a batting average of .167, an on-base percentage of .205, and a slugging percentage of .190. His defense has also been below par, with several outfield plays that have been questioned by manager Pedro Grifol. The White Sox, who have a record of 3-21, need Benintendi to turn things around quickly if they want to avoid a repeat of last season’s dismal finish.

The Chicago White Sox have endured a dismal start to the season, with their offense playing a significant role in their 3-20 record. Hitting coach Marcus Thames expressed optimism despite the team’s struggles, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and working on the fundamentals to improve their performance. Key players Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi have been particularly disappointing at the plate, but manager Pedro Grifol has made lineup changes in an attempt to spark the offense. However, the team continues to struggle with putting the ball in play, leading to a concerning lack of home runs and runs scored. Thames believes that getting back to the basics and focusing on hitting the ball hard in the strike zone will be crucial for the White Sox to turn their fortunes around.

The Chicago White Sox suffered a 7-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday, extending their losing streak to four games and their dismal start to the 2024 season. The Sox were shut out for the eighth time in their first 22 games, the most in the history of Major League Baseball. Sox manager Pedro Grifol expressed frustration with the team’s performance but emphasized the need to stay positive and focus on the next game.

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol has emphasized that accountability is being addressed within the team despite their recent losses and poor performance. Grifol declined to provide specific details but stated that all aspects affecting the team’s ability to win are being addressed. The team’s defensive struggles and execution have drawn concerns following errors and base-running mistakes.