In the third of a four-game series between the Chicago White Sox (61-66) and the Seattle Mariners (68-60) at U.S. Cellular Field, Jose Quintana (10-9, 2.84 ERA) and Ariel Miranda (1-0, 5.49 ERA) get the start. The Mariners won the last game 3-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 27 and will air on CSCh and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Quintana pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out six and walking one in a 4-2 victory over the Athletics. Todd Frazier (.214, 67 Rs, 32 HRs, 81 RBIs, 10 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 3 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Mariners were unsuccessful the last time Miranda pitched. He went 5.2 innings, allowing three runs, striking out five and walking one in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers. Nelson Cruz (.283, 76 Rs, 32 HRs, 79 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Chicago, a -143 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Seattle. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is set at eight runs. The White Sox are 33-25 as the favorite and have an overall money line of -317.
Across the field, the Mariners have a record of 29-28 when they are the underdog and are +six overall with the money line. The Mariners are one of the top road hitting teams in the AL, averaging 9.2 hits in games away from home. The Mariners average 3.1 walks per game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the AL.
In their previous five games this season, the Mariners have a 3-2 record. This game will feature Miranda (LHP) on the mound against the White Sox, who have a 14-11 record when they take on a left-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Mariners will be the left-hander Quintana. They sport a 19-26 record against southpaws.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA, O/U – Over
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the White Sox are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Mariners have a 17-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 9-49. The Mariners have a 15-42 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 126 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five at fourth with 177.
Chicago and Seattle both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. Chicago sits at 10th with 8.60 hits per game and Seattle ranks eighth with 8.85.
Ranking 25th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.715). Seattle ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .757.
The Mariners are 45-49 when they allow at least one home run. The White Sox perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 37-45 record.
