At the beginning of the MLB season, the team of Ablesoft welcomed a pleasant distraction from the year disrupted by COVID. But what began as a good spirited, mutual excitement for the sport quickly degenerated into an environment of competition. This became particularly clear the day that loyalties were displayed in full of our 'MLB' themed call.
To be candid, it had never been a secret as to which Chicago baseball team was supported by whom, but with such lopsided standings between the teams it made little difference. Everything changed this year. The Cubs started out of the gate red hot, and the White Sox are beginning to reap the benefits of their three (or ten depending who is asked) year re-build. Now, as we are heading into play-offs, the break room is featuring more games on the TV, winning streaks are being mentioned on calls, and tensions are continuing to build.
To be candid, it had never been a secret as to which Chicago baseball team was supported by whom, but with such lopsided standings between the teams it made little difference. Everything changed this year. The Cubs started out of the gate red hot, and the White Sox are beginning to reap the benefits of their three (or ten depending who is asked) year re-build. Now, as we are heading into play-offs, the break room is featuring more games on the TV, winning streaks are being mentioned on calls, and tensions are continuing to build.
Could this be the year that the White Sox and Cubs meet in the World Series? Not likely, but we will enjoy the ride along the way. Hopefully, the NFL season will provide us a shared team to bond over, or possibly jointly ridicule. Until then, the Ablesoft team wishes you great start to Fall. May your teams drive more cohesion in your household than ours.
Author’s Note: The Ablesoft team is back to being unified following the first round playoff eliminations of both the Cubs and White Sox. Though, it is the shared disappointment of Chicago baseball which brings us together.
Go White Sox.