Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 25, 2024

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Jul 25, 2024 6:11 AM
The Chicago White Sox look to avoid a sweep as they square off against the Texas Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers, who lead the series 3-0, have dominated on their home turf with a 28-23 record, while the White Sox have struggled on the road with a dismal 10-43 record. Can the White Sox turn it around and salvage a win in the finale?
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White Sox vs Rangers starting pitchers

  • Max Scherzer for Texas Rangers
  • Jonathan Cannon for Chicago White Sox

White Sox vs Rangers statistics

Stat White Sox Rangers
Hits 746 (29th) 820 (16th)
Batting Average .217 (29th) .239 (18th)
Runs Batted In 308 (30th) 421 (18th)
Runs 323 (30th) 439 (18th)
Home Runs 90 (28th) 108 (17th)
Walks 264 (29th) 329 (11th)
Stolen Bases 66 (Tied-14th) 57 (21st)
Strikeouts 905 (9th) 793 (24th)
Pitches 14398 (25th) 14617 (22nd)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/24/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 10-2
7/23/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 3-2
7/22/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 4-3 F/10
7/21/24 vs Baltimore Orioles W 3-2
7/20/24 vs Baltimore Orioles L 8-4

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/24/24 @ Texas Rangers L 10-2
7/23/24 @ Texas Rangers L 3-2
7/22/24 @ Texas Rangers L 4-3 F/10
7/21/24 @ Kansas City Royals L 4-1
7/20/24 @ Kansas City Royals L 6-1

White Sox vs Rangers predictions

So, let's dive into some intriguing projections for a few key players on the Chicago White IX, kicking things off with Brooks Baldwin. Expect him to step up to the plate roughly three times and potentially bag himself close to a run. Baldwin could slap a few singles and might even hammer a homer, contributing nicely with a potential RBI. Switching gears to Andrew Benintendi, his stats are shaping up nicely with an expectation of a higher output. With about four at-bats, he might hit almost a single per appearance and double now and then. Not just that, he’s also likely to keep the scoreboard ticking. And don't sleep on Jonathan Cannon; although his pitching might see him give up a few hits and possibly a home run, his strikeout rate could see him retire around four batters over five innings.

Taking a peek over at the Texas Rangers, Max Scherzer is a name that often resonates with strikes and he’s expected to hold his fort strongly. His numbers suggest a troublesome day for the White Sox, with a decent number of strikeouts over five innings, making him a pivotal player in this match-up. Offensively, Marcus Semien could be the standout performer, potentially hitting over slightly an average of one per at-bat and bringing in a handful of RBIs, which would be crucial for the Rangers' game plan. Corey Seager, known for his power hitting, also looks poised to contribute significantly, possibly with multiple hits, including his penchant for a timely double or even a homer.

Based on these projections, the Texas Rangers seem well-positioned to tackle this game head-on. With Scherzer's dominant pitching and the potent offensive skills from Semien and Seager, it looks more likely for Texas to outscore and outplay the Chicago White Sox. Given the performances expected from key players and overall team momentum, the Rangers might just continue their winning ways in this series. What do you think? Can the White Sox turn the tide or will it be another show of strength by Texas?

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Dane Dunning (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Avery Weems (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Cody Bradford (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Austin Pruitt (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Kumar Rocker (SP): Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Matt Foster (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Dominic Leone (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Mike Clevinger (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL

White Sox vs Rangers game info

Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Thu 2:35 PM
TV Bally Sports SW
Temperature 79°
Chance of Rain 44%

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