The Chicago White Sox (+165) host the Cleveland Guardians (-195) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday. The early total was set at 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110). The Guardians (81-67) took Tuesday’s series opener 10-7 in 11 innings, their 10th head-to-head victory in 17 games this season. Emmanuel Clase threw one inning of relief to get the win. Steven Kwan was 4 for 6 with two runs and two RBIs in the win. AJ Pollock went 3 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs for the White Sox (76-72).
ON THE MOUND
Triston McKenzie (10-11, 3.08 ERA) is slated for the start for Cleveland. The RHP allowed three runs over seven innings in his last start, a 4-3 road win over the Twins on Friday. He gave up seven hits while striking out eight in the no-decision. Over three previous starts against the White Sox this season, McKenzie has allowed only four earned runs over 17 innings (1-0, 2.12). He has struck out 22 and walked six. Righty Lance Lynn (7-5, 3.99 ERA) will toe the rubber for Chicago. He has made four appearances against the Guardians this season, all starts, giving up 11 runs over 22 innings (1-1, 4.50) with 21 strikeouts and five walks. In his last start on Thursday, Lynn got the win on the road against the Guardians. He threw 6.1 innings and gave up two runs on six hits, striking out six and walking one in the 8-2 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Cleveland has averaged 6.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.2, while slashing better across the board (.278/.364/.423). Against righties like Lynn this season, the Guardians have a .714 OPS. Kwan has the team’s best on-base percentage against right-handers at .386 over 411 at-bats. Chicago is averaging 6.4 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.4 for the season, with a higher slugging percentage (.426 vs .393). The Sox have a .687 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .836 OPS over 450 at-bats, Jose Abreu has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Cleveland is on a four-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 41-35 in 2022. The Guardians have scored 4.5 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.9 runs. Chicago has gone 35-38 at Guaranteed Rate Field this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 5.1. In the last 10 games at Guaranteed Rate Field between the AL Central rivals, each club has won five, though Cleveland has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.2-5.6.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Guardians lead the AL Central by five games over the White Sox. The White Sox are fifth in the Wild Card race, five games out of a postseason position.
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