Jesse Hahn (1-3, 4.73 ERA) and Carlos Rodon (1-0, 2.92 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Oakland Athletics (13-23) and the Chicago White Sox (14-17) at O.C. Coliseum. Action begins at 10:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 15 and can be seen on CSN-CHI and CSN-CA.
Hahn pitched 5.1 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs (two unearned), striking out four and walking three in a 7-2 defeat to the Mariners. Rodon went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out eight and walking four in an 8-2 win over the Reds in his most recent start. Avisail Garcia (.322, 18 Rs, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 Wednesday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Oakland and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Athletics have no trouble scoring as they rank fourth in the AL in home offense with 5.2 runs per game. The Athletics are one of the best in the AL in terms of hits with an impressive 9.2 per game. Turning to the pitchers, the Athletics are the fifth-best team in the AL at limiting walks during home games, allowing only 2.8 walks per game to their opponents this season.
Offensively, the White Sox have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 3.7 runs per game by averaging 4.7 during that stretch.
The Athletics have a 1-6 record against left-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Rodon takes the mound. Hahn (RHP) will be on the hill against the White Sox, who have a 12-13 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – OAK
Notes
When the Athletics and the White Sox play into extra innings, both teams are winless. In such games, Oakland has a 0-6 record and Chicago is 0-1.
The White Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Athletics have a 6-10 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Athletics are 11-6. The White Sox have an 11-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th, Chicago sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 114 this season. Oakland ranks in the top five at fifth with 166.
Ranking 28th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 79 this season. Oakland ranks in the top half at 15th with 104.
The Athletics are 10-10 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The White Sox are 8-6 when they hit at least one homer.
