In the second of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (52-57) and the Baltimore Orioles (62-46) at U.S. Cellular Field, Carlos Rodon (2-8, 4.67 ERA) and Chris Tillman (14-3, 3.46 ERA) get the start. The Orioles won the last game 7-5, and Baltimore leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 6 and will air on WGN and MAS2.
In his last start, Rodon pitched 6.1 innings, giving up five runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 6-4 loss to the Twins. Todd Frazier (.214, 61 Rs, 30 HRs, 68 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. The Orioles were victorious the last time Tillman pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking three in a 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays. Pedro Alvarez (.262, 30 Rs, 18 HRs, 38 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs.
Chicago is a +123 underdog in this game, and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at eight runs. When playing as the underdog, the White Sox have a 23-33 record and overall money line at -544.
Switching to the opposing dugout, the Orioles come into this game with a solid win percentage of .702 when playing as the favorite (40-17) and an overall money line of +1,470. During the last 10 games, they averaged 3.2 runs per game, below their 4.7 season average. Baltimore is the top home-run-hitting team in the league with 163 home runs.
In their previous five games this season, the Orioles have a 3-2 record. This game will feature Tillman (RHP) on the mound against the White Sox, who have a 41-46 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The left-handed Rodon will take the mound against the Orioles, who have a 17-12 record against lefty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL, O/U – Over
Notes
Chicago has won 50% (25-25) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 64% (29-16) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Orioles 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 27-11 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the White Sox are 37-8. The Orioles have a 40-8 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Chicago has earned 436 this season. Baltimore ranks 10th with 510 runs.
Ranking 21st, Baltimore is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 311 this season. Chicago ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 316.
The White Sox are 38-32 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Orioles are 50-30 when they hit at least one homer.
