Chris Sale (9-0, 1.58 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (27-19) meet Josh Tomlin (6-0, 3.56 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (23-20) in the third of a four-game division series at U.S. Cellular Field. The Indians won the last game 5-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 24 and will air on STOh and CSN+.
In his most recent outing, Sale pitched 9.0 innings, allowing one run and striking out nine in a 2-1 victory over the Astros. Todd Frazier (.243, 29 Rs, 14 HRs, 34 RBIs, 4 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Indians were also victorious the last time Tomlin pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.2 innings, giving up two runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 7-2 victory over the Reds. Carlos Santana (.229, 23 Rs, 8 HRs, 22 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The White Sox have a SU record of 12-7 against teams in their division. Over their past 10 games, Chicago’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Transitioning to the Chicago defense and pitching staff, teams routinely struggle to score runs against the White Sox, who allow only 3.3 runs per home game. The White Sox are fourth in the AL in hits allowed at home with just 7.7 per game.
Against divisional foes, the Indians are 9-4 SU. Cleveland has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Cleveland’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 7.2 hits per road game, good for fifth in the AL.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Cleveland has won 56% (10-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Chicago has won 57% (13-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The White Sox have a 6-5 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 15-5. The White Sox have a 21-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 14th in runs, Chicago has earned 191 this season. Cleveland ranks seventh with 204 runs.
Ranking 14th, Cleveland is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 144 this season. Chicago ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 158.
The White Sox are 18-11 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 14-13 when they hit at least one homer.
