Dallas Keuchel (2-5, 5.58 ERA) and the Houston Astros (15-24) are in Chicago to meet Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.99 ERA) and the White Sox (24-14) in a matchup that has the potential for plenty of offense. This is the first of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 17 and will air on WPWR and RTSW.
In his most recent outing, Rodon pitched 6.2 innings, giving up six runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 13-11 loss to the Rangers. Todd Frazier (.228, 23 Rs, 12 HRs, 32 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again Sunday, going 2 for 4. The Astros were unsuccessful against the Red Sox 11-1 the last time Keuchel pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing eight runs, striking out four and walking three. Jose Altuve (.340, 37 Rs, 9 HRs, 23 RBIs, 15 SBs) went 1 for 5 Sunday with two runs and two stolen bases.
Notes
For the third time this season, the White Sox registered at least two errors in a game.
The White Sox managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Astros who are coming in with a 4-4 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Astros are 4-20. The White Sox have a 3-11 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 36 this season. Houston ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 48.
Ranking eighth, Chicago is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 133 this season. Houston ranks in the top five at third with 160.
The White Sox are 16-10 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Astros are 12-17 when they hit at least one homer.
