Jose Abreu Can't Stop Hitting HRs

Updated Aug 23, 2020 11:33 pm ET

The Chicago White Sox are the hottest team in baseball right now, and they have the hottest hitter in baseball to thank for it ⁠— Jose Abreu.

Amid the White Sox current seven-game winning streak, the first baseman has slugged an astounding six home runs in his team's series against the crosstown Cubs.

The latest came against Yu Darvish in the top of the second inning on Sunday.

Prior to continuing his run on Sunday, Abreu hit three dingers in Saturday's 7-4 victory against the Cubs.

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The Chicago White Sox defeated Windy City rival Chicago Cubs 7-3. The star of the show was José Abreu, who hit three home runs in the win. Abreu hit five home runs in his last two game against the Cubs. The White Sox have won their last seven games.

And Saturday's performance came on the heels of a two-homer show on Friday.

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The Chicago White Sox dominated their crosstown rivals, the Chicago Cubs behind two home runs from slugger José Abreu. Catcher Yasmani Grandal also went yard in the series-opening win.

While it's undoubtedly not fun to be on the receiving end of such fireworks, the Cubs are still able to appreciate the magnitude of what they're witnessing. 

Star Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo gave a tip of the cap to his counterpart following Saturday's outcome.

And the team's official social media got in on the fun, as well.

It's a pretty, pretty good strategy these days, if we're being honest.