Chi. White Sox White Sox vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions June 27th 2024

White Sox, Finally in the Win Column, Aim for Another W Against Braves

The Chicago White Sox began their season with four straight losses, including three by one run, but their spirit remained unbroken. With their first win of the season secured on Tuesday, the White Sox now aim to make it two in a row against the visiting Atlanta Braves in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday.

First Win Highlights

The 3-2 victory on Tuesday showcased timely hitting and solid pitching, elements that hadn’t consistently aligned for the White Sox during the first week of the season.

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Garrett Crochet’s Performance

“It’s something that we were searching for, obviously,” said left-hander Garrett Crochet, who pitched seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk, while striking out eight. Crochet’s stellar performance was instrumental in securing the win.

Overcoming Challenges

Even though Chicago was down a man, they won. Eloy Jimenez, a designated hitter and outfielder, missed his second consecutive game on Sunday because of a strained left adductor.

Jimenez’s Recovery

White Sox director Pedro Grifol detailed that Jimenez is everyday. On Tuesday, Jimenez himself stated that he is doing well despite continuing treatment and working in the batting cage.

Contributions from Other Players

Due to Jimenez being out, Gavin Sheets has been receiving increased opportunities to bat. On Tuesday, Sheets scored the game’s opening run by hitting a single with an RBI. In addition, Luis Robert Jr. snapped his 0-for-12 slump by hitting a double in the eighth inning, which helped create the winning run.

Atlanta Braves’ Efforts

The Braves made the White Sox work hard for their first win. Although Atlanta managed only five hits, they forced White Sox reliever Michael Kopech to throw 39 pitches in securing a five-out save.

Key Braves Players

With two outs in the ninth inning, Orlando Arcia and Michael Harris II reached base to put the potential tying and winning runs on base. Assigned hitter Marcell Ozuna stretched out his hitting streak to four games with a couple of solo homers, following a 0-for-5 execution with two strikeouts in the season opener against Philadelphia.

“He’s not old yet. He’s right in the prime of his career, I feel,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said of the 33-year-old Ozuna. “He’s been swinging that bat pretty good here the last few days, too.”

Weather Conditions and Series Opener

Despite rainy, wet, and windy weather in Chicago this week, the Braves dominated with a 9-0 victory in Monday’s series opener. Snitker indicated that the weather wouldn’t pose a significant issue for the team during this series or in the future.

“I think if you’re out there running around and your juices are flowing, it [isn’t] all that bad,” he said on Tuesday.

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Upcoming Game

Spencer Strider’s Next Start

Spencer Strider, the Braves’ Opening Day starter (0-0, 3.60 ERA), will start the series finale. In his initial beginning of the time on Friday in Philadelphia, Strider permitted two sudden spikes in demand for three hits north of five innings, with eight strikeouts and two strolls. Snitker communicated fulfillment with Strider’s presentation, noticing, “That is the initial time he’s been burdened the entire spring, truly. His pitch counts increased. It was great to see that he kept the game under control and gave us a chance to win, as he threw 90 pitches.

Strider has faced the White Sox once before, resulting in a 0-1 record with a 7.50 ERA.

White Sox’s Starting Pitcher

The White Sox have not yet announced their starting pitcher for Wednesday’s game.