Chi. White Sox vs La Angels Picks and Predictions September 25th 2024

White Sox look to hold off Angels and date with infamy for another day

Wednesday’s Angels vs. White Sox game has a first pitch set for 7:40 PM ET from Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL. José Suarez will start for the Angels, and he is facing off against Davis Martin. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central, while the Angels are 5th in the AL West.

Los Angeles is currently favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -122 compared to the White Sox at +103. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and BSW will be televising this one.

Los Angeles vs. Chicago Key Information

• Teams: Angels at White Sox
• Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
• Date: Wednesday, September 25th
• Betting Odds LAA -122 | CHW +103 O/U 8.5

The Angels Can Win If…

Left-hander José Suarez is getting the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 21 appearances this season and has a record of 1-2 with a 6.08 ERA. Opponents are batting .272 off Suarez this season, and his WHIP is currently 1.63. In his 47 1/3 innings of work, Suarez has a total of five home runs allowed. Most recently, he faced the Astros on September 19th, where he went five innings, giving up one earned run, and finished with a no-decision. Suarez has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.

So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4 runs per game, which is also 26th in the MLB. As a team, the Angels are batting just .229 and have an on-base percentage of .301.

Taylor Ward and Zach Neto have been the Angels’ top power threats this season, with Ward leading the team with 25 homers and Neto right behind him with 23. Ward has 72 RBIs, which is the 2nd best mark on the team, and Neto has driven in 77 runs, which is the best mark on the team. Ward has a seven-game hitting streak heading into today’s game, while Jack López has gone 8/15 over his last five games.

• The Angels are 3-7 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Angels are 1-4 vs. the run line.
• Los Angeles has an over/under record of 5-5 in their last ten games.
• The Angels have an average of 4.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Angels are 2-8
• Looking back across the Angels last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Angels have averaged 4.6 runs per game on offense

The White Sox Can Win If…

Davis Martin is still looking for his first win of the season, as he comes into the game with a record of 0-5 and ERA of 4.27. In his most recent outing, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on four hits. Martin has allowed at least one home run in four of his last five outings. Opponents are batting .255 off Martin this season. So far, he has made two quality starts and is averaging 8.35 strikeouts per nine innings. Martin’s ERA at home is 5.79 compared to 4.17 on the road.

Chicago’s offense has been the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This has also been the case at home and on the road. As a team, they are batting just .220, which is 23rd in the league, and their on-base percentage of .278 is also 23rd. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.

Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 19 apiece. Vaughn is batting .246 for the season and has gone 8/32 in his last eight games. Benintendi is also batting just .226 for the season but has gone 7/28 in his last seven games.

• The White Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the White Sox are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Chicago has an over/under record of 2-7-1 in their last ten games.
• The White Sox have an average of 2.4 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the White Sox are 3-7
• Looking back across the White Sox last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Chicago has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 3.8 runs per game on offense

The Lean

Our lean for an over/under pick in this Angels vs. White Sox matchup is to take the over. This is our lowest projected scoring game in the league today, but the line is sitting at 8.5 runs. For a money-line pick, we are leaning towards the Angels to come out on top. Looking at today’s starters, we have Davis Martin as the 5th best strikeout option compared to José Suarez (16th).

MLB EXPERT PICKS, PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS

Score one for the beleaguered Chicago White Sox — and, at least for now, stave off a record-breaking season of infamy. The White Sox rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, holding their spot alongside the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in a single Major League Baseball season. With a 37-120 record, Chicago remains tied with the Mets’ infamous mark but managed to put off sole possession of that record, at least for one more day.

After seven innings of frustration, where the team seemed destined for another defeat, the White Sox reversed their fortune in the eighth inning. Trailing 2-0, they capitalized on an error and delivered clutch hits to pull off an improbable win. The result brought their record in games trailing after seven innings to 1-94 — a dismal statistic that underscores the struggles of their season.

Late-Game Rally Sparks Rare Win

Facing Angels’ rookie right-hander Jack Kochanowicz, who held them scoreless through seven innings, the White Sox were on the brink of yet another loss. However, a pivotal sequence in the eighth changed everything. With two outs and runners on base, Los Angeles second baseman Jack Lopez misplayed a pop-up from Luis Robert into a game-tying RBI single. The crowd of 17,606 at Guaranteed Rate Field roared as Andrew Benintendi followed with a go-ahead single, giving Chicago the lead for good.

“It’s exciting; we haven’t had a lot of breaks go our way,” said interim manager Grady Sizemore after the win. “To be on the other end of that, finally, is much-needed.”

Benintendi, who went 2-for-4 with the game-winning RBI, reflected on the season’s frustrations: “It’s been a long year. I think people here tonight were maybe trying to see history, but they’ll have to wait one more day. Maybe.”

White Sox Fans Show Their Frustration

While the victory provided a momentary reprieve, it didn’t erase the discontent among the White Sox faithful. The home crowd, though pleased by the comeback, frequently broke into chants of “SELL THE TEAM!” directed at long-time owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

The anger and frustration are understandable. The White Sox entered the season with aspirations of contending, but the campaign has turned into a nightmare. At 37-120, they find themselves not just at the bottom of the standings, but teetering on the brink of infamy.

The Angels’ Own Struggles Continue

Though Chicago stole the spotlight with their rare late-game rally, the Los Angeles Angels have their own woes to contend with. Tuesday’s loss marked their fourth defeat in five games on a seven-game road trip. The Angels, now sitting at 63-94, are on the verge of tying a franchise record for losses in a season. A single defeat would match their low points of 95 losses, set in both 1968 and 1980.

Despite the team’s struggles, some players continue to shine. Jack Lopez hit his first career home run in Tuesday’s game, extending his hitting streak to six games. Eric Wagaman, playing in just his fourth career game, collected two hits and an RBI, continuing a 7-for-18 tear against the White Sox. Manager Ron Washington praised rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel’s development, despite Schanuel going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

“Total growth,” said Washington. “He’s becoming more aware of his capabilities at the plate, and he’s growing into a solid first baseman. It’ll take a couple of years before he really arrives, but what he’s doing right now is beyond what many of us expected coming out of spring training.”

A Glimmer of Hope for the White Sox?

Chicago’s win on Tuesday was only a small consolation in a largely forgettable season, but it gives the team a shot at ending their final home series with a bit of pride. Davis Martin (0-5, 4.27 ERA), who takes the mound for the White Sox on Wednesday, will look to clinch a series victory in the team’s final homestand. Martin last faced the Angels on Sept. 17, allowing three runs over five innings in a 5-0 loss.

Meanwhile, Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (1-2, 6.08 ERA) will take the hill for Los Angeles. Suarez, who has struggled against the White Sox in the past, enters Wednesday’s game with a 9.00 ERA in two career appearances against Chicago. However, his last outing showed promise, as he allowed just one unearned run in five innings against Houston last week.

Fan Frustration Reaches Boiling Point

Throughout the night, the Chicago crowd made their dissatisfaction with ownership known. Chants of “SELL THE TEAM!” directed at Jerry Reinsdorf echoed through Guaranteed Rate Field, signaling just how far the once-competitive White Sox have fallen. What began as a season with playoff aspirations has crumbled into a battle to avoid one of the most infamous records in baseball history. The fans’ frustration reflects years of perceived mismanagement and underperformance by the organization.

Looking Ahead: Can the White Sox Avoid Infamy?

The White Sox’s victory on Tuesday delayed their date with history, but the threat still looms large. With just a handful of games remaining in the season, the team will need to continue pulling off unexpected wins if they hope to avoid breaking the single-season loss record held by the 1962 New York Mets.

For now, Chicago holds onto a tie with the Mets’ 120-loss season, but that could change if they can’t build on the momentum from Tuesday’s win.

Whether they avoid the infamous title or not, this season will be remembered for its challenges, but Tuesday’s comeback offers a glimmer of hope and a small moment of triumph in a sea of disappointment.