Jose Quintana (0-0, 3.18 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (4-2) go up against Josh Tomlin (7-2, 3.02 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (2-2) in the last of a three-game division series at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won the last game 7-3, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and will air on STOh and CSCh.
In his last start, Quintana pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven in a 5-4 victory over the Athletics. Jose Abreu (.333 ) continued his strong start to the season yesterday, going 2 for 2 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Tomlin takes the hill on the other side. He pitched 65.2 innings last season, going 7-2 with a 3.02 ERA 0.84 WHIP, and zero strikeouts. Mike Napoli (.231 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment.
Opposing pitchers have routinely struggled to strike out the Cleveland batters, who rank fifth in the AL with 9.8 strikeouts per game. The Cleveland pitching staff has been an intimidating group this year, averaging 7.0 strikeouts per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – CWS
Notes
Cleveland recorded at least two errors for the first time this season.
The White Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Indians have a 1-1 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 0-2. The Indians have a 1-2 record when opponents outhit them.
Cleveland ranks in the bottom half of the league at 19th when it comes to home runs, hitting four this season. Chicago ranks in the top 10 with six.
Ranking 17th, Cleveland is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 7.50 per game. Chicago ranks in the top half with 7.83.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Cleveland has an OPS of .000 this season. Chicago ranks 29th with an OPS of .650.
The Indians are 2-2 when they allow at least one home run. The White Sox perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 1-1 record.
