Athletics vs White Sox starting pitchers
- Garrett Crochet for Chicago White Sox
- Brady Basso for Oakland Athletics
Athletics vs White Sox statistics
| Stat |
Athletics |
White Sox |
| Hits |
1152 (25th) |
1075 (29th) |
| Batting Average |
.234 (25th) |
.221 (29th) |
| Runs Batted In |
573 (24th) |
431 (30th) |
| Runs |
596 (26th) |
451 (30th) |
| Home Runs |
186 (Tied-5th) |
115 (30th) |
| Walks |
451 (13th) |
357 (30th) |
| Stolen Bases |
89 (Tied-18th) |
85 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1359 (4th) |
1277 (12th) |
| Pitches |
21037 (22nd) |
20381 (29th) |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-3 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
7-2 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
7-5 |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
5-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
4-3 F/12 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
9-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
2-1 |
Athletics vs White Sox predictions
As the Oakland Athletics line up against the struggling Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, keep an eye on Brady Basso, the starting pitcher for the A's. Given his impressive ERA this season, Basso looks poised to potentially dominate this outing. Additionally, Brent Rooker, another player to watch, has been swinging a hot bat with a powerhouse performance of 36 homers and a .298 batting average. His ability to drive in runs could be a key factor in this game, especially against a faltering White Sox pitching staff.
Turning the spotlight on the Chicago White Sox, Garrett Crochet is slated to start and will undoubtedly be a pivotal figure on the mound. His solid strikeout numbers this season suggest he might curb some of the Athletics' offensive threats if he's on form. At the plate, Andrew Vaughn could provide some necessary firepower for the Sox. Vaughn, leading the team with a .244 average and 17 home runs, has shown he can impact the game significantly, and the White Sox will be hoping for him to spark their lineup in this matchup.
Given the current trajectories of both teams and examining player matchups and recent performances, the Oakland Athletics appear to hold the upper hand. The combination of Basso's pitching and Rooker's slugging poses a significant challenge for the White Sox, who have found wins hard to come by at home. Unless the White Sox can dramatically turn things around, expect the Athletics to come out on top in this encounter, continuing Chicago's struggles on their home turf.
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL
- Steven Wilson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Brooks Baldwin (2B): 10-Day-IL
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Max Muncy (SS): Day-To-Day
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL
Athletics vs White Sox game info
| Venue |
Guaranteed Rate Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
