Several first-half themes played out on Sunday for the Chicago White Sox. There were mistakes, like pitcher Aaron Civale failing to cover first base on a potential ending-inning double play. That kept the sixth inning alive for the Cleveland Guardians,

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians play the Chicago White Sox leading the series 2-1. Chicago is 21-28 in home games and 32-64 overall. The White Sox have a 22-11 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Civale had a chance to escape the jam, as his cutter induced a ground ball by Ramirez. First baseman Miguel Vargas fielded the ball and quickly threw to second base for the inning's second out. But as shortstop Chase Meidroth turned to throw to first, no one was there.

The trip ended on a good note in a 6-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings at Rate Field. It sent the Guardians into the All-Star break with a 6-1 record on this trip. They are hopeful some of that momentum will stay with them as play resumes on Friday.

The Chicago White Sox had six hits, but none after the fourth inning in Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox and Guardians meet for a four-game series before the All-Star break. Cleveland is coming off a series sweep over Houston where the Guardians scored 21 runs to the As