Runs may be hard to come by in this one as Jose Quintana (3-1, 1.47 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (18-8) go up against Steven Wright (2-2, 1.37 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (15-10) in the first of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 3 and will air on CSCh and NESN.
In his last start, Quintana pitched 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out 10 and walking three in a 4-0 victory over the Blue Jays. Brett Lawrie (.290, 15 Rs, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again Sunday, going 3 for 3 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Red Sox were victorious over the Braves 9-4 the last time Wright pitched. He went 7.0 innings, giving up two, striking out eight and walking three. Travis Shaw (.322, 12 Rs, 3 HRs, 17 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 Sunday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
Chicago has won 67% (8-4) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Boston has won 69% (9-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Red Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 7-4 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Red Sox are 14-2. The White Sox have a 14-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 15th in runs, Chicago has earned 102 this season. Boston ranks third with 134 runs.
Ranking 17th, Chicago is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.704). Boston ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .801.
When the Red Sox allow at least one home run, they are 9-8, well-matched with the White Sox who are 6-5 when allowing at least one homer.
