White Sox vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Joey Estes for Oakland Athletics
- Davis Martin for Chicago White Sox
White Sox vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
White Sox |
Athletics |
| Hits |
827 (29th) |
881 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.216 (30th) |
.230 (26th) |
| Runs Batted In |
339 (30th) |
449 (22nd) |
| Runs |
358 (30th) |
468 (Tied-22nd) |
| Home Runs |
97 (29th) |
148 (4th) |
| Walks |
288 (29th) |
360 (12th) |
| Stolen Bases |
75 (Tied-15th) |
66 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1012 (9th) |
1074 (4th) |
| Pitches |
15955 (27th) |
16456 (18th) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
5-1 |
| 8/5/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
5-1 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
10-0 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
6-5 |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/6/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
5-1 |
| 8/5/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
5-1 |
| 8/4/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
13-7 |
| 8/3/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
6-2 |
| 8/2/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
10-2 |
White Sox vs Athletics predictions
As the Chicago White Sox gear up to face the Oakland Athletics, eyes will be on a few key players who could make all the difference in this matchup. Davis Martin, despite a challenging season, will take the mound with something to prove. His command over his pitches will be crucial if the Sox are to keep the A's lineup at bay. Offensively, Andrew Vaughn will be central to igniting the White Sox's batting power. This season, Vaughn has shown sparks of potential, and this game could provide an ideal platform to transform those flashes into flames. Another player to watch is Luis Robert, whose speed and ability to connect bat to ball could see him turning singles into extra bases.
On the other side, the Oakland Athletics' lineup boasts some formidable talents who have been consistently upping their game. Brent Rooker, the power-hitting outfielder, has been a revelation this season, and his ability to drive balls deep could put considerable pressure on the White Sox's pitching staff. Joey Estes on the mound brings a more consistent track record compared to his counterpart, which could give Oakland a significant edge in controlling the game’s tempo. Catcher Shea Langeliers, another pivotal player, is expected to manage the game behind the plate and could chunk critical hits to keep the Athletics in a commanding position.
Considering the momentum and the matchups, the Oakland Athletics might just have the upper edge in this series decider. Their stronger pitching stats and a slightly more reliable offense could see them through. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and the White Sox have every chance to flip the script if they manage to capitalize on key moments. Who will grab the victory? Only the game will tell, but chances lean towards the A's taking this one home.
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Mason Miller (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Esteury Ruiz (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Dany Jimenez (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Matt Foster (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL
White Sox vs Athletics game info
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum |
| Location |
Oakland, California |
| First pitch |
Wed 3:37 PM |
| Temperature |
60° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
