Improbably, the Chicago White Sox are playing some of the best baseball in the majors.

The last-place squad in the American League Central Division is 9-2 since Aug. 31, matching the Baltimore Orioles for the top mark in the sport during that stretch.

White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (1-4, 3.15 ERA) will try to keep the good times rolling Friday in their three-game series opener in Cleveland. Right-hander Tanner Bibee (9-11, 4.69 ERA) starts for the Guardians.

"Obviously, that's a big step forward for us with the record what it was in the first half," Chicago manager Will Venable said. "It's a testament to these guys and the work they've done, continuing to go out there and fight every day."

The White Sox wrapped up their three-game set in the Windy City with a 5-1 win over the Tampa

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