In the last of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (11-16) and the Cincinnati Reds (11-16) at U.S. Cellular Field, John Danks (1-3, 6.20 ERA) and Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.27 ERA) get the ball. The White Sox won the last game 8-2 and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 10 and will air on FSN-OH and CSN-CHI.
In his last start, Danks pitched 2.1 innings, allowing three runs (four unearned) and striking out three in a 13-3 loss to the Twins. Avisail Garcia (.323, 16 Rs, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. The Reds were victorious over the Pirates 7-1 the last time Lorenzen pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out four and walking three. Joey Votto (.327, 15 Rs, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs, 4 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Reds, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two RBIs.
Chicago, a -116 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Cincinnati. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is set at nine runs. The White Sox are 6-5 as the favorite and have an overall money line of -607. They have an SU record of 10-15 against the NL and a 6-5 record when they were the favorite in those games.
Switching gears, the Reds come into this game with a win percentage of .438 when playing as the underdog (7-9) and an overall money line of +51. When playing Teams in the American League, they have a 7-5 as the favorite and 14-14 SU. The Reds are known for their power, smashing 39 home runs. The Reds have racked up 37 steals on the year, making them the most threatening base-running team in the league. The Reds are a problem for opposing batters, sporting a 3.84 ERA on the road this season. They also average just 7.6 hits allowed per game, best in the NL.
This game will feature Lorenzen (RHP) on the mound against the White Sox, who have an 8-11 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The left-handed Danks will take the mound against the Reds, who have a 3-3 record against lefty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – CIN, O/U – Under
Notes
When the Reds play into extra innings, they have a 1-3 record. The White Sox are 0-1 when their games exceed nine innings.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 6-12 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 10-4. The White Sox have an 8-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 95 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 124.
Ranking 29th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 64 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 102.
The White Sox are 7-5 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Reds are 13-8 when they hit at least one homer.
