Baltimore Orioles vs Chi. White Sox White Sox Picks and Predictions September 3rd 2024

The White Sox and Orioles will face off in an AL matchup at 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. Chicago is on an 11-game losing streak, and their record of 31-108 is 5th in the AL Central. The Orioles are favored on the money line (-316) and have an overall record of 80-59, which has them 2nd in the AL East.

The over/under line for Tuesday’s matchup is currently 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on MASN. Nick Nastrini is slated to start for the White Sox, while the Orioles are starting Cade Povich.

Right-hander Nick Nastrini is looking to pick up his first win of the season for the White Sox today, as he comes into the game with a record of 0-6 and an ERA of 7.04. Nastrini has made seven starts this year and has turned in just one quality start. His ERA at home is 3.14 compared to 15.2 on the road. In his last outing, he took the loss, going six innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Nastrini has given up at least one homer in each of his last three outings.

Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in baseball this season, as they are last in the league in scoring at just 3 runs per game. They have also been one of the league’s worst home run-hitting teams, and their team batting average of .219 is also near the bottom of the league. One of the few bright spots for the White Sox has been the play of Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting .235 with a team-leading 15 home runs and 59 RBIs.

Andrew Benintendi has been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/25 in his last eight games with two homers. For the season, he is batting just .218. Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. are also near the top of the team’s home run leaderboard, but both are batting under .220 for the season.

Baltimore is sending Cade Povich to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Dodgers. In that start, he gave up five earned runs in 3 1/3 innings of work. Povich has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 1-7 with a 6.58 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .296 off the left-hander this year. Povich has only made two quality starts this year and is averaging 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking at his walk numbers, he is averaging 4.5 per nine innings.

For the season, the Orioles are averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s 2nd ranked home run hitting team and have the league’s top isolated power rating. Baltimore is also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.

Anthony Santander has been hot of late for the Orioles, going 9/27 in his last seven games with a home run and three RBIs. This has improved his season average to .240. Santander is the team’s leader in homers, while Gunnar Henderson is 2nd on the team and 5th in the league with 34 homers. Henderson is batting .276 for the season but has gone just 5/29 in his last seven games.

Orioles Aim to Build Confidence as They Continue Series Against Struggling White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles are riding high after a dominant 13-3 victory and are looking to keep the momentum going as they continue their series against the struggling Chicago White Sox. With a strong focus on maintaining their position at the top of the American League East, the Orioles (80-59) are determined to make the most of this six-game homestand.

Orioles Seek Consistency Amid Playoff Push

Even though the Orioles have a solid record, they’ve faced some bumps along the way recently. Manager Brandon Hyde knows how important it is for the team to find consistency, especially with the playoffs in sight. Reflecting on Monday’s big win, Hyde emphasized the need for more games like that to boost the team’s morale. “Hopefully this gives our offense and hitters some confidence,” Hyde said. “You start seeing your numbers improve a little bit on the board, you come to the park a little differently the next day.”

The Orioles have now won three of their last four games and have a prime opportunity to capitalize on a White Sox team that’s been struggling mightily. Despite falling behind 2-0 early in the series opener, Baltimore quickly turned things around, unleashing their offense once they got into the White Sox bullpen. Hyde stressed that performances like Monday’s are crucial as the Orioles aim to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

White Sox Struggling to Find Positives

The Chicago White Sox (31-108) are in the midst of a season they’d probably rather forget. They’re currently enduring an 11-game losing streak—their third double-digit skid of the year. Interim manager Grady Sizemore expressed his frustration after Monday’s loss, pointing out that while the team had some decent at-bats early on, they just couldn’t make the most of their chances. “It wasn’t our best game. We have to be better, especially against this team,” Sizemore said.

For the White Sox, finding positives has been tough, and the challenge remains steep as they go up against a confident Orioles squad.

Gunnar Henderson Leads the Charge

One of the bright spots for the Orioles lately has been the return of Gunnar Henderson to the leadoff spot. Henderson wasted no time setting the tone on Monday, launching his 34th home run of the season in the first inning, helping shift momentum firmly in Baltimore’s favor. “Back in the leadoff spot, did a great job of getting the momentum back on our side,” Hyde said.

Adding to the team’s depth, outfielder Austin Slater has stepped up, allowing regulars like Anthony Santander to get some much-needed rest. Hyde’s strategy of rotating players has kept the lineup fresh and ready to compete as the team navigates a demanding schedule.

Rookie Pitchers Take the Mound

Tuesday’s game will feature a duel between rookie pitchers. The Orioles will send left-hander Cade Povich (1-7, 6.58 ERA) to the mound. Povich has had a tough go recently, giving up five runs and 10 hits in just 3 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Thursday. The Orioles have dropped five of the last six games in which Povich has pitched, making this start a crucial one for the young lefty.

The White Sox will counter with right-hander Nick Nastrini (0-6, 7.04 ERA), who delivered a strong performance last week in his first start since early June. Nastrini held the Texas Rangers to one run over six innings, but despite his efforts, he took the loss. He’ll be looking to build on that outing and help Chicago end its brutal losing streak.

Orioles Eye Series Win, White Sox Desperate for a Breakthrough

As the Orioles continue their push toward the postseason, Tuesday’s game offers a valuable opportunity to build more confidence and maintain their momentum. Meanwhile, the White Sox are desperate to break their losing streak and find something positive to take away from this challenging season. With rookie pitchers on the mound, the game promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams as they navigate the final month of the regular season.

For an over/under pick, our lean is on the over, as this is projected to be the 3rd highest-scoring game of the day. As for a straight-up pick, we are leaning toward the Orioles to come out on top. Baltimore’s offense has some good projected numbers, as their runs scored and home runs projections are the highest in today’s slate of games.