Chi Chi Gonzalez (2-1, 0.90 ERA) takes the hill for the Texas Rangers (37-32) as they square off against Jose Quintana (3-7, 4.03 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (29-38) in the last of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won the last game 3-2 and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 21 and can be seen on FSN-SW and WGN.
Quintana pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking one in a 3-0 defeat to the Pirates. Jose Abreu (.286, 35 Rs, 12 HRs, 40 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. Gonzalez went 8.1 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out two and walking two in a 3-2 defeat to the Dodgers in his most recent start. Mitch Moreland (.303, 20 Rs, 8 HRs, 33 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Chicago is a -123 favorite against Texas and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The White Sox have an overall money line of -1,307 and a record as the favorite of 16-14. The White Sox have seen a decline in scoring as of late, averaging 2.3 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 3.4 runs per game. Crossing over to the pitching staff, opponents have consistently been struck out by the White Sox, who rank fourth in the AL in strikeouts per game with 8.3.
In games where it is the underdog, Texas has a 32-27 record and an overall money line of +1,901. Offensively, they average 4.5 runs per game, which is good for fifth in the AL. Texas’s pitching staff is one of the top in the AL at pitching on the road, with a 3.89 ERA.
The Rangers lead the season series, 3-2. The White Sox have a 23-30 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Gonzalez takes the mound. Quintana (LHP) will be on the hill against the Rangers, who have a 13-12 record against left-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – TEX, O/U – Over
Notes
For the 14th time this season, the Rangers registered at least two errors in a game.
When the White Sox play into extra innings, they have a 4-2 record. The Rangers are 3-2 when their games exceed nine innings.
The Rangers managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the White Sox who are heading in with a 12-4 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the White Sox are 21-5. The Rangers have a 27-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Chicago has earned 229 this season. Texas ranks fourth with 305 runs.
Ranking 26th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 154 this season. Texas ranks in the top half at 11th with 209.
When the White Sox hit at least one home run, they are 16-17. When the Rangers hit at least one homer, they have a 27-13 record.
