Derek Holland (3-2, 5.40 ERA) and Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.36 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (18-15) and the Chicago White Sox (23-10) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The White Sox won the last game 8-4, and Chicago leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 8:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 10 and can be seen on CSCh and FSSW.
Holland pitched 2.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering 11 runs and walking three in a 12-2 defeat to the Blue Jays. Rougned Odor (.298, 24 Rs, 7 HRs, 21 RBIs, 4 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 6 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Rodon went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking three in a 5-2 defeat to the Red Sox in his last outing. Avisail Garcia (.273, 17 Rs, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the White Sox, going 3 for 6 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Texas and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Rangers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Texas’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Rangers, who rank third in the AL in strikeouts per game with 6.9.
Offensively, the White Sox have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The White Sox allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the White Sox are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.148 for the season.
The White Sox have the edge in the season series, 4-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – CWS
Notes
Texas has won 57% (8-6) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Chicago has won 69% (11-5) of its games when taking a late lead.
The White Sox managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are heading in with a 2-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rangers are 12-1. The White Sox have an 18-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 11th in runs, Chicago has earned 139 this season. Texas ranks eighth with 147 runs.
Ranking 24th, Texas is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 86 this season. Chicago ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 114.
The Rangers are 13-10 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The White Sox are 15-7 when they hit at least one homer.
