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Monday, September 9
Coach Mike Ditka agreed with linebacker Mike Singletary's opinion that officials are watching the Bears more closely for personal fouls because of their reputation as hard hitters. "It bothers me," Ditka said. "Two calls were very questionable." -
Sunday, September 15
The Bears beat the New England Patriots 20-7 at Soldier Field in Week 2. Linebacker Mike Singletary led Chicago's defensive efforts with three sacks.
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American League Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | POFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (14) | 85 | 58 | .594 | 0 | 97.3% |
| Chicago Sox | 79 | 64 | .552 | 6 | 3.5% |
Chicago - Next 5 Games
| DATE | OPP | CHW PITCHER | OPP. PITCHER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | MIN | Danks (13-10) | Liriano (13-7) |
| 9/15 | MIN | Floyd (10-12) | Duensing (8-2) |
| 9/16 | MIN | Buehrle (12-10) | Pavano (16-11) |
| 9/17 | DET | Jackson (9-11) | Scherzer (10-10) |
| 9/18 | DET | Harrell (1-0) | Verlander (16-8) |
Minnesota - Next 5 Games
| DATE | OPP | MIN PITCHER | OPP. PITCHER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | @ CHW | Liriano (13-7) | Danks (13-10) |
| 9/15 | @ CHW | Duensing (8-2) | Floyd (10-12) |
| 9/16 | @ CHW | Pavano (16-11) | Buehrle (12-10) |
| 9/17 | OAK | Blackburn (9-9) | Anderson (5-6) |
| 9/18 | OAK | Slowey (12-6) | Braden (9-12) |
