Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 20, 2024

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Sep 20, 2024 6:15 AM
The San Diego Padres, currently sitting second in the NL West with an 87-66 record, welcome the struggling Chicago White Sox to Petco Park on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 9:40 PM. The Padres have a solid home record of 42-36, while the White Sox have struggled on the road with a dismal 16-59 record. Expect a competitive matchup as the Padres look to capitalize on the White Sox's struggles in this three-game series opener.
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White Sox vs Padres starting pitchers

  • Joe Musgrove for San Diego Padres
  • Garrett Crochet for Chicago White Sox

White Sox vs Padres statistics

Stat White Sox Padres
Hits 1126 (29th) 1386 (1st)
Batting Average .222 (29th) .265 (1st)
Runs Batted In 452 (30th) 693 (9th)
Runs 473 (30th) 726 (8th)
Home Runs 124 (30th) 180 (10th)
Walks 374 (29th) 436 (24th)
Stolen Bases 86 (23rd) 112 (14th)
Strikeouts 1325 (12th) 1008 (30th)
Pitches 21226 (29th) 22398 (17th)

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/18/24 vs Houston Astros W 4-0
9/17/24 vs Houston Astros L 4-3 F/10
9/16/24 vs Houston Astros W 3-1
9/15/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 4-3 F/10
9/14/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 8-0

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/18/24 @ Los Angeles Angels L 4-3 F/13
9/17/24 @ Los Angeles Angels L 5-0
9/16/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 8-4
9/15/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 4-3
9/14/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 7-6

White Sox vs Padres predictions

As the Chicago White Sox gear up to take on the San Diego Padres, all eyes are likely to be on key players who could influence the game's outcome. For the White Sox, Andrew Vaughn is someone to watch; his consistent performance at bat with a .247 average and team-leading 67 RBIs suggests he might be a crucial player in clutch moments. Meanwhile, Andrew Benintendi, leading the team with 19 home runs, could provide the necessary firepower. Pitcher Garrett Crochet, with an ERA of 3.78 and a striking 195 strikeouts this season, should be a significant barrier to the Padres' hitters if he brings his A-game on the mound.

Turning our focus to the San Diego Padres, the squad appears robust with stars like Manny Machado and Luis Arraez. Machado, who has knocked 29 homers and brought in 104 runs, could certainly play a pivotal role in giving the Padres an offensive edge. Arraez, leading with a .326 batting average, has been a model of consistency, and maintaining that form could set the stage for the Padres' success. On the pitching side, Joe Musgrove, although sporting a slightly higher ERA of 4.23, will look to harness his capability of securing crucial outs against a struggling White Sox lineup.

Considering the overall dynamics and current forms of both teams, the Padres seem to have a clear upper hand in this matchup. Their stronger batting stats and relatively consistent pitching by Musgrove could prove too much for the White Sox's less formidable lineup. If Musgrove manages to maintain control and limit the White Sox's scoring opportunities, the Padres could very well dominate this series opener. Hence, based on the considerations of form, key player matchups, and statistical strengths, I predict the Padres will secure a win in this initial game of the three-game series.

San Diego Padres injuries

  • Ha-Seong Kim (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Stephen Kolek (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yovanny Cruz (P): Day-To-Day
  • Tim Locastro (LF): Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Steven Wilson (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Brooks Baldwin (2B): 10-Day-IL

White Sox vs Padres game info

Venue Petco Park
Location San Diego, California
First pitch Fri 9:40 PM
Temperature 69°
Chance of Rain 0%

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