James Shields (5-13, 4.92 ERA) and Dylan Bundy (4-3, 3.05 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (53-57) and the Baltimore Orioles (62-47) at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won the last game 4-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 7 and can be seen on CSCh and MAS2.
Shields pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering six runs, striking out one and walking two in an 11-5 defeat to the Tigers. Melky Cabrera (.304, 46 Rs, 9 HRs, 51 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. Bundy went 7.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 5-1 win over the Rangers in his most recent start. Mark Trumbo (.267, 61 Rs, 31 HRs, 77 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Baltimore takes on Chicago as a -130 favorite. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is sitting at nine runs. The White Sox have an overall money line of -644 and a record as the underdog of 23-34.
Over in the other dugout, Baltimore is coming in with an overall money line of +1,570 and an impressive record of 41-17 as the favorite. The Orioles can change the game with one swing of the bat, leading the league with 163 home runs.
The White Sox have a 41-47 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Bundy takes the mound. Shields (RHP) will be on the hill against the Orioles, who have a 45-34 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL, O/U – Over
Notes
The White Sox are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 10 strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 16-22 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 8-44. The Orioles have a 17-36 record when opponents outhit them.
Baltimore tops the league in home runs this season with 163. Chicago ranks near the bottom with 111.
Ranking 11th, Chicago is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.49 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top five at fourth with 9.07.
Ranking 23rd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.716). Baltimore ranks in the top five with an OPS of .772.
When the Orioles allow at least one home run, they are 35-37, well-matched with the White Sox who are 31-41 when allowing at least one homer.
