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The Mets are the heavy favorite heading into Sunday’s interleague matchup vs. the White Sox, as the money line odds have them at -175 compared to the White Sox at +147. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is set for 2:10 PM ET, and SNY will be looking to extend their three-game win streak. The White Sox are 9-31 on their losing streak and are 5th in the AL Central.
New York will be starting Sean Manaea, while the White Sox are sending Garrett Crochet to the mound.
New York vs. Chicago Key Information
- Teams: Mets at White Sox
- Where: Guaranteed Rate Field Chicago
- Date: Sunday, September 1st
- Betting Odds NYM -175 | CHW +147 O/U 8
The Mets Can Win If…
Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with a 3.51 ERA. Manaea’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.14, and opponents are batting .205 off the left-hander this year. Manaea is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. He got the win in that outing. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight starts. The Mets will be looking for another solid outing from Manaea today.
Francisco Lindor comes into the game with a team-high 79 RBIs and is batting .269 for the season. He is also on an 11-game hitting streak. Pete Alonso has also been a key power bat for the Mets, as he is 6th in the league with 30 homers and has driven in 76 runs. However, Alonso has struggled a bit of late, going just 4/21 in his last five games.
As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best team batting average in the MLB.
- The Mets are 7-3 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Mets are 4-1 vs. the run line.
- New York has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
- The Mets have an average of 5.2 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Mets are 6-4
- Looking back across the Mets last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
- New York has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Mets have averaged 4.4 runs per game on offense
The White Sox Can Win If…
Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today and comes into the game with a record of 6-9 and ERA of 3.64. So far this season, he has made 27 starts and 11 of them have been quality starts. Crochet has a WHIP of 1.07 and is averaging 12.59 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Crochet didn’t record an out, giving up a hit and a walk before being pulled from the game. He didn’t allow a run in that outing. Before that, he had gone three straight outings without giving up a homer.
Chicago’s offense has been really struggling this season, as they are last in the league in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This is the worst mark in the league. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. Their team ISO of .120 is also one of the worst marks in the league.
Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the team’s top power hitters this season, as they are tied for the team lead with 15 home runs apiece. Vaughn also leads the team with 59 RBIs, while Benintendi is 2nd on the team with 48 RBIs. Benintendi has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .333 over his last 8 games.
- The White Sox are 1-9 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the White Sox are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Chicago has an over/under record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games.
- The White Sox have an average of 1.8 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 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 3.1 runs per game on offense
Mets Aim for Sweep of White Sox to Boost Wild-Card Hopes
The New York Mets are riding high after back-to-back wins over the Chicago White Sox and are looking to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday afternoon. With a potential sweep, the Mets could inch even closer to securing a National League wild-card spot as they head back home to continue their playoff push.
Mets’ Playoff Momentum Continues
The Mets (72-64) are on a roll, having secured their eighth win in the last 10 games with a 5-3 victory on Saturday. This win pushed them to a season-high of eight games over .500. Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker set the tone early with back-to-back homers in the first inning, giving the Mets an early lead they never relinquished.
Saturday’s win was even sweeter as the Atlanta Braves, a key wild-card rival, lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. This result brought the Mets within just two games of the final wild-card spot. The Mets were the only one of the top four wild-card contenders to win on Saturday, making significant gains on the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, who both suffered losses.
“I feel we’re in the race right now, so every single game, every single play, matters a lot for us,” said Mets pitcher Jose Quintana, who earned the win on Saturday after allowing two runs (one earned) in five innings. “We’re playing our playoffs right now.”
The Mets have been strong on their current 10-game road trip, going 6-3 so far against tough competition, including the Padres, Diamondbacks, and White Sox.
White Sox Struggles Persist
For the White Sox (31-106), this season has been about avoiding further historic lows. Their 106 losses have already tied the franchise’s single-season record, set in 1970. They are also dangerously close to the modern-era record for most losses in a season, held by the 1962 Mets, who finished 40-120-1.
With a dismal .226 winning percentage, the White Sox are also on pace to surpass the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics (.235) for the worst winning percentage since 1900.
In Saturday’s game, the White Sox managed a late push, scoring once in the ninth inning and bringing Andrew Benintendi to the plate as the potential game-winning run. However, Benintendi grounded out to end the game, continuing the team’s struggles.
“It’s not going our way right now,” said White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore. “But we just try to pull some positive things, keep the guys upbeat and just keep them fighting.”
Pitching Matchup
The Mets will send left-hander Sean Manaea (10-5, 3.51 ERA) to the mound for the series finale. Manaea is coming off a solid start on Tuesday, where he allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings in an 8-3 victory over the Diamondbacks. He has performed well against the White Sox in the past, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.81 ERA in three career appearances (two starts).
The White Sox will counter with fellow left-hander Garrett Crochet (6-9, 3.64 ERA). Crochet has been on a limited workload as the team manages his innings in his first season as a starter. His last outing was brief due to rain, and he hasn’t pitched more than four innings in a start since June 30. Sunday’s game will be his first career start against the Mets.
Game Outlook
Sunday’s game is a pivotal opportunity for the Mets to sweep the series and gain more ground in the wild-card race. For the White Sox, it’s another chance to break out of their slump and avoid a sweep as they endure a challenging season.
The Lean
Today’s Mets vs. White Sox game is projected to be a low-scoring game, but with the line sitting at 8 runs, we are still leaning towards taking the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we like the White Sox to come out on top. Garrett Crochet is our 3rd ranked starting pitcher of the day in terms of strikeouts, and he is also 11th in terms of picking up a win.
