Jose Quintana (11-10, 3.05 ERA) and Anibal Sanchez (7-13, 5.70 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (66-72) and the Detroit Tigers (75-63) at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won the last game 2-0, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sep. 7 and can be seen on WGN and FSDT.
Quintana pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering seven runs and striking out eight in an 8-5 defeat to the Twins. Jose Abreu (.294, 56 Rs, 23 HRs, 87 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Sanchez went 5.0 innings, surrendering three runs (three unearned), striking out four and walking one in a 7-6 win over the Royals in his most recent start. J.D. Martinez (.320, 61 Rs, 20 HRs, 56 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Tigers, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Chicago earned its eighth shutout of the season in its last game. Detroit has been shut out 10 times this season.
The White Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Tigers have a 26-38 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 11-52. The Tigers have a 12-45 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 143 this season. Detroit ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 182.
Ranking 22nd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 394 this season. Detroit ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 410.
The White Sox are 49-44 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Tigers are 61-37 when they hit at least one homer.
