On Sunday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox will host the Oakland Athletics in the third game of their American League West against American League Central series. The forecast calls for 7.2 mph winds, a light humidity, and no possibility of precipitation.
The Chicago White Sox’s most recent game ended in a 1 run loss to the Oakland Athletics. In the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets’ two-run homer tied the score. Going into game 2, the Oakland Athletics are up 1-0 in the series.
For the Chicago White Sox, Johnny Cueto started. He has a 1.36 whip, 60 strikeouts, and a 2.86 ERA. He pitched seven innings, giving up two runs on six hits. The winning righty only walked one batter.
Right-hander Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox will start this game. He has 154 strikeouts, a 1.19 whip, and a 2.03 ERA.The Oakland Athletics’ most recent game ended in a 1 run loss to the Chicago White Sox. Going into game 2, the Oakland Athletics are up 1-0 in the series.
Starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics was Paul Blackburn. He has 86 strikeouts, a 1.25 whip, and a 4.15 ERA. He suffered a defeat by giving up five hits, no walks, and four strikeouts.Adam Oller, a right-hander for the Oakland Athletics, will start this game. He has a 1.86 whip, 22 strikeouts, and an 8.07 ERA.
The Athletics are 5-0 in their past 5 games after a loss and have won 4 of their last 4 games when their opponent has given up 2 runs or less in their previous contest. The Athletics have also won 8 of their previous 9 games against starters who throw the right-handed pitch. Although the White Sox are 3-7 in their previous 10 games against the American League West and have a 40-14 record in their last 54 games against teams with winning percentages under.400.
Free Pick: Chicago White Sox