DETROIT — The stretch of 17 games in 17 days is nearing an end for the Chicago White Sox.
“I think we’re all ready for an off day,” left fielder Andrew Benintendi said with a chuckle Saturday afternoon.
The span, which began Aug. 22 against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field, wraps up Sunday against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
It has been productive for the Sox, who were 9-6 through 15 games of the period.
“It’s been a long stretch, but it’s been good,” Benintendi said. “Guys have stepped in when guys need a day and have produced. We’ve been swinging it well, we’ve been pitching well.
“It’s one of those things where you’re ready for a break, but it’s almost like (let’s) ride it out.”
The Sox entered Saturday’s game against the Tigers riding a season-high six-game winning st