White Sox vs Guardians starting pitchers
White Sox vs Guardians statistics
Stat |
White Sox |
Guardians |
Hits |
630 (29th) |
675 (18th) |
Batting Average |
.220 (29th) |
.245 (13th) |
Runs Batted In |
260 (30th) |
384 (9th) |
Runs |
273 (30th) |
414 (6th) |
Home Runs |
77 (Tied-27th) |
97 (10th) |
Walks |
223 (29th) |
247 (Tied-18th) |
Stolen Bases |
52 (16th) |
72 (Tied-8th) |
Strikeouts |
742 (10th) |
616 (27th) |
Pitches |
12020 (26th) |
11835 (28th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
7/3/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
8-2 |
7/2/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
7-6 |
6/30/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
6-2 |
6/29/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
7-2 |
6/28/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
10-3 |
Chicago White Sox recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
7/3/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
8-2 |
7/2/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
7-6 |
6/30/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
5-4 F/14 |
6/29/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
11-3 |
6/28/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
5-3 |
White Sox vs Guardians predictions
Heading into the Chicago White Sox versus Cleveland Guardians showdown, it's clear that certain White Sox players might need to step up their game. For instance, Andrew Vaughn, who has been a notable performer this season, might register a batting average that keeps fans on their toes. Paul DeJong, known for sending the ball out of the park, could likely add a couple more homers to his tally. Eloy Jimenez is another player to watch, potentially adding to his RBI numbers and embracing key moments to shine. While these projections suggest steady outputs from power hitters, the overall effectiveness at the plate will be crucial for the Sox in this matchup.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have a few aces up their sleeve, particularly with José Ramirez. Ramirez has been nothing short of spectacular, and his ability to consistently bring runners home could be a game-changer. Ben Lively’s presence on the mound provides the Guardians with a robust defense, potentially making it hard for the Sox hitters to find their rhythm. If Ramirez manages to keep his hitting streak alive and Lively controls the game’s tempo as expected, they could very well dictate the pace and outcome of the game.
Given the current dynamics and strengths of both teams, it seems the Cleveland Guardians might hold a strategic edge over the Chicago White's Sox, especially with their stronger pitching and offensive consistency. Ramirez's potency with the bat and Lively's command as a pitcher will likely prove to be pivotal. While baseball always has room for surprises, if the Guardians play to their strengths, they appear to be the favorites to take a win in this tight series contest. Remember, though, in the world of sports, the games must still be played, and anything can happen on game day!
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White Sox vs Guardians game info
Venue |
Progressive Field |
Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
First pitch |
Thu 1:10 PM |
Temperature |
76° |
Chance of Rain |
26% |