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There is an interleague matchup between the White Sox and Giants starting at 9:45 PM ET on Tuesday. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -245 compared to the White Sox at +203. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.
The White Sox are starting Davis Martin, while the Giants have Robbie Ray on the mound. Chicago comes in with a record of 30-96 and they are on a three-game losing streak. The Giants have won two straight and are 4th in the NL West. NBCS will be televising this game.
Chicago vs. San Francisco Key Information
- Teams: White Sox at Giants
- Where: Oracle Park San Francisco
- Date: Tuesday, August 20th
- Betting Odds SF -245 | CHW +203 O/U 8
The White Sox Can Win If…
Davis Martin will be making his 5th appearance of the season for the White Sox, and it will be his 3rd start. He has yet to pick up a win, but has been solid in his first two outings, giving up just 1 earned run in each. He went 5 2/3 innings in his last start, which was against the Yankees.
Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are dead last in on-base percentage, OPS, and team batting average. The White Sox are also 26th in home runs and 22nd in batting average. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. At home, they are averaging just 3.2 runs per contest.
Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are tied for the team lead in home runs, but both players are batting in the low .200s this season. Andrew Benintendi has also struggled this season, batting just .215, but he has three homers in his last 10 games and is hitting .263 in that stretch. Gavin Sheets has also been hot of late, going 16/34 in his last 10 games.
- The White Sox are 2-8 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the White Sox are 1-4 vs. the run line.
- Chicago has an over/under record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games.
- The White Sox have an average of 2.2 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the White Sox are 2-8
- Looking back across the White Sox last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
- Chicago has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 2.8 runs per game on offense
The Giants Can Win If…
Robbie Ray will be making his 4th start of the season and is coming off a loss to the Braves in which he only went two-thirds of an inning. However, he did pick up a win in his first start of the season against the Reds, striking out 9 in 5 innings of work.
After a strong stretch of games, Tyler Fitzgerald is batting .317 over his last 10 games, with two homers and four RBIs. He will look to keep things going for the Giants, who are led in homers by Matt Chapman (20) and Heliot Ramos (18). Chapman also leads the team with 62 RBIs, while Ramos is 2nd with 58 RBIs.
For the season, the Giants are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They are also just 18th in home runs and have a team batting average of .243. As a team, they are 14th in on-base percentage and have the 12th best team OPS in the league.
- The Giants are 5-5 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Giants are 3-2 vs. the run line.
- San Francisco has an over/under record of 2-7-1 in their last ten games.
- The Giants have an average of 3.4 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Giants are 6-4
- Looking back across the Giants last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
- San Francisco has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Giants have averaged 4.8 runs per game on offense
As the Chicago White Sox continue their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, their focus has shifted. No longer dreaming of playoffs, the White Sox are now embracing their role as potential spoilers. Meanwhile, the Giants, still chasing a National League wild-card spot, are looking to seize every opportunity as the season winds down.
White Sox: Playing for Pride and Making an Impact
Even though the White Sox were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, they’re not just coasting to the finish line. Interim manager Grady Sizemore made it clear that the team still has plenty to play for, especially as they face several playoff-contending teams in the season’s final stretch.
“There’s always something to play for,” Sizemore emphasized. “There are a lot of playoff teams coming up, and we can do a lot of harm and spoil the party.”
The White Sox nearly played spoiler in Monday’s series opener. Despite taking an early lead and rallying late in the game, they ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Giants. The White Sox made the Giants sweat, scoring twice in the eighth inning to close the gap and putting the potential tying runs on base in both the eighth and ninth innings.
A Homecoming for Local Heroes
This series in San Francisco holds special significance for two White Sox players: Andrew Vaughn and Korey Lee. Both are University of California alumni and were slotted into the Nos. 3-4 spots in the lineup for Monday’s game. Vaughn and Lee combined for three of Chicago’s 11 hits, with Lee notching a double and a single, and Vaughn adding a single of his own.
However, their homecoming didn’t end on a high note, as both players flied out with the potential tying runs on base in the ninth inning. They’ll have another chance to shine in Tuesday’s game, where the pride of performing well in front of a home crowd will be an added motivator.
Pitching Preview: Ray vs. Martin
Tuesday’s game features a pitching matchup with significant implications for both teams. The Giants will send left-hander Robbie Ray to the mound. Ray, with a 2-2 record and a 6.00 ERA, had a rough outing last time, managing just two outs while allowing five runs in a 13-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. This performance tied the shortest start of his career, raising concerns about his form heading into this crucial game.
Ray has won against 26 Major League teams but has never beaten the White Sox, holding a 0-1 record with a 3.66 ERA in three starts against them. His struggles could give the White Sox an early opportunity to capitalize.
On the other side, the White Sox will start Davis Martin, a right-hander with an 0-1 record and a 3.00 ERA. Although Martin has been solid in his outings this season, allowing zero or one run in two of his three starts, the White Sox have lost all three games he has started. The team has been outscored 23-6 in those games, with most of the damage coming after Martin left the mound. He’ll be looking for better run support as he faces the Giants for the first time in his career.
Giants’ Depth Tested by Injuries
The Giants’ playoff push is facing some challenges, particularly with injuries to key players. Starting catcher Patrick Bailey was scratched from the lineup before Monday’s game due to tightness in his side. In his place, veteran Curt Casali stepped up, delivering two hits, including an RBI single in the Giants’ decisive four-run fifth inning.
Giants manager Bob Melvin praised Casali’s readiness and impact, stating, “That’s what guys like him do—a lot of times you’re not expecting to play, you come in, and he contributed both offensively and defensively. Big hit, and he knows how to protect the lead on defense. Nice resource to have.”
Casali’s performance highlights the importance of depth as the Giants continue to battle for a postseason berth. With the wild-card race tightening, every game counts, and contributions from all corners of the roster will be crucial.
Conclusion: High Stakes as the Season Winds Down
As the White Sox take the field on Tuesday, their mission is clear: disrupt the Giants’ postseason plans. For the Giants, this game is another critical step in their pursuit of a wild-card spot. With the added narrative of Vaughn and Lee’s return to the Bay Area and a pitching matchup that could go either way, this game promises to be a thrilling contest with significant implications for both teams.
Fans can expect a hard-fought battle as the Giants look to secure their place in the postseason, while the White Sox aim to finish their season on a high note by playing the role of spoiler.
The Lean
For an over/under pick, our lean is on the over, as this is projected to be the lowest scoring game of the day. As for a straight-up pick, we are leaning toward the Giants to come out on top. San Francisco starter Robbie Ray has the highest strikeout projection in the league today, and he has the 9th best earned run average projection among today’s starters.
