In the second of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (32-32) and the Detroit Tigers (32-31) at U.S. Cellular Field, Miguel Gonzalez (1-1, 3.57 ERA) and Jordan Zimmermann (8-3, 3.30 ERA) take the mound. The White Sox won the last game 10-9, and Chicago leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on CSCh and FSDT.
In his most recent outing, Gonzalez pitched 6.0 innings, giving up one run and striking out five in a 3-1 victory over the Nationals. Melky Cabrera (.290, 30 Rs, 5 HRs, 29 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 6 with two runs. The Tigers were unsuccessful against the Blue Jays 7-2 the last time Zimmermann pitched. He went 4.2 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out three and walking two. Ian Kinsler (.317, 55 Rs, 14 HRs, 44 RBIs, 7 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Tigers, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
The Tigers lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the White Sox are 11-11. The Tigers are 8-8 in close games this season.
Chicago and Detroit have both won 50% (15-15) of their games when they lead after seven innings.
The Tigers managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the White Sox who are heading in with an 8-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 27-7. The White Sox have a 22-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th, Chicago is in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 260 this season. Detroit ranks in the top half at 11th with 294.
Ranking 24th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.697). Detroit ranks in the top 10 at eighth with an OPS of .765.
When the Tigers allow at least one home run, they are 16-22, well-matched with the White Sox who are 16-23 when allowing at least one homer.
