The Chicago White Sox (27-74) travel to face off against the Texas Rangers (47-52) on Monday, July 22nd. This game will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington and televised on BSSW. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Royals. First pitch is set for 7:05 CT.
White Sox vs. Rangers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rangers (-173)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Rangers have scored an average of 5.4 runs per game in their last 15 home games.
- The Rangers have won 6 out of their last 10 games, showing a positive trend in recent performance.
- The White Sox have lost 9 out of their last 10 games, indicating a significant struggle in recent performance.
- The Rangers have a home record of 25-23, while the White Sox have an away record of 10-40, highlighting the White Sox’s poor performance on the road.
- The Rangers have outscored their opponents by a total of 15 runs in their last 5 home games.
White Sox vs Rangers
The Rangers Took The Last Game Of This Series
Heading into their last game vs. the Royals, the White Sox closed out the series with a 4-1 loss. Chicago was the +196 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 6th inning but couldn’t hold the lead. The Royals scored three runs in the 8th to pick up the win.
Drew Thorpe put together a good start for the White Sox, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out five. However, the White Sox’s bullpen couldnjson’t close things out, and John Brebbia took the loss out of the bullpen. The White Sox also wasted a big game from Tommy Pham, who went 2/4 with a run scored.
Chicago has struggled on the road this season, with a 10-40 record, and they have lost five straight series, bringing their overall series record to 6-25-2. The White Sox are 44-57 against the run line, including a 20-30 mark on the road. Their games have had an average run total of 8.1, and their over/under record in games with an 8-run line is 10-9-1.
The White Sox are currently on a seven-game losing streak and are 33.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. Their overall record is 27-74, placing them 5th in the division. Chicago’s struggles have been particularly pronounced in day games, where they have a 10-34 record, and at night, where they are 17-40.
Erick Fedde Gets The Start For The White Sox
Right-hander Erick Fedde is starting for the White Sox today and comes into the game with a record of 7-3 and an ERA of 2.99. Fedde has made 19 starts this season and has a WHIP of 1.13. Looking at his overall numbers, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 8 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Fedde didn’t give up a run, getting the win after going five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Fedde has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 1.5 compared to 4.49 on the road.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in on-base percentage and have the worst OPS in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs, batting average, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst in the league.
Paul DeJong and Andrew Vaughn are both near the top of the White Sox home run leaderboard, but DeJong is batting just .224 this season, and Vaughn is at .233. DeJong’s 37 RBIs are the 2nd most on the team, while Vaughn leads the team with 43 RBIs.
The Rangers Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into their last game vs. the Orioles, the Rangers closed out the series with a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -127 on the money line. It was a big 4th inning that turned things in their favor, as the Rangers scored three runs in the inning. The Orioles could only score two runs, both of which came in the 8th.
Andrew Heaney put together a good start for the Rangers, going five innings and not giving up a run. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and got the win. The Rangers’s offense was carried by Jonah Heim, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.
As the Rangers prepare to face the White Sox today, they are five games below .500 with a 47-52 record. Texas is in 3rd place in the AL West, five games behind the Mariners for 2nd place. Their series record this year is 14-17-1, and they are 13-16 in division matchups.
When playing as the underdog, the Rangers have a 25-22 record against the run line, but as the favorite, they are 19-33. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs this season, and the O/U line for today’s game is set at 8 runs. In games with an O/U line of 8, their record is 6-11-2.
Michael Lorenzen Gets The Start For The Rangers
Michael Lorenzen gets the start for the Rangers today and will look to rebound from a rough outing vs. the Angels. In that July 10th start, he took the loss, giving up five runs (five earned) in five innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Lorenzen has finished with a no-decision, a win, and two losses. His ERA for the season is 3.52, along with a record of 5-5. Opposing batters have a batting average of .208 vs. Lorenzen this season. Out of his 16 appearances, he has turned in eight quality starts.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Over his last nine games, Marcus Semien has gone 12/32 with five runs scored and four RBIs. This has helped him improve his batting average for the season to .241, and he is currently leading the Rangers with 51 RBIs. Semien’s 13 homers are 3rd on the team and 14th in the league. Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are also near the top of the league in home runs, with 18 and 17, respectively.
As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, and they have been a little better on the road (4.4 RPG) than at home (4.1 RPG). Overall, they are 16th in home runs and have a team batting average of .238 (16th). Texas is 7th in the league in strikeouts and have a collective on-base percentage of .310.
White Sox vs Rangers Prediction
Our predictions for this White Sox vs. Rangers matchup is to take the Rangers to win at home. However, with the money line payout for the Rangers sitting at -173, we recommend taking the over, with the line currently at 8 runs.
If you’re looking for a starting pitcher to pick up the win, our projections have Michael Lorenzen as the third-best option to get a win today. As for Erick Fedde, he is in the middle of the pack in terms of picking up a win, but his projections have him finishing with five strikeouts.
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Last updated:July 22, 2024 Rangers, White Sox