In the second of a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox (57-64) and the Oakland Athletics (53-69) at U.S. Cellular Field, Chris Sale (14-6, 3.30 ERA) and Ross Detwiler (1-1, 4.15 ERA) get the ball. The Athletics won the last game 9-0, and Oakland leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 20 and will air on CSCA and WGN.
In his last start, Sale pitched 6.2 innings, allowing five runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Adam Eaton (.276, 60 Rs, 11 HRs, 45 RBIs, 12 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Athletics were unsuccessful against the Rangers 5-2 the last time Detwiler pitched. He went 4.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out three and walking four. Khris Davis (.256, 62 Rs, 31 HRs, 77 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Athletics, going 3 for 4 yesterday with four runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Chicago is a heavy -205 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at eight runs. When playing as the favorite, the White Sox have a 30-24 record and overall money line at -554.
Across the field, the Athletics have a record of 35-47 when they are the underdog and are -1,350 overall with the money line. Oakland is one of the top road hitting teams in the AL with an average of 9.1 hits per contest.
The White Sox are 3-2 against the Athletics this season. This game will feature Detwiler (LHP) on the mound against the White Sox, who have a 12-11 record when they take on a left-handed starter. The left-handed Sale will take the mound against the Athletics, who have a 13-19 record against lefty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – CWS, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 27-27, while Oakland is 18-30.
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 2-6 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Athletics are 36-13. The White Sox have a 40-11 record when outhitting opponents.
Chicago and Oakland both rank near the bottom of the league in runs. Chicago sits at 26th with 483 runs this season and Oakland ranks 24th with 491.
Chicago and Oakland both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Chicago sits at 22nd with 345 this season and Oakland ranks 29th with 308.
When the White Sox hit at least one home run, they are 42-36, well-matched with the Athletics who are 41-38 when hitting one or more homers.
