The Detroit Tigers (26-28) take one of the lowest-scoring offenses in MLB on the road to face the Chicago White Sox (23-35) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday for the first of a three-game series. The Tigers are embarking on a six-game road trip after closing out a seven-game homestand (4-3).
They won only one out of three in their last series against the Rangers, taking the finale 3-2 on Wednesday at Comerica Park. Nick Maton was 1 for 2 with one run. The White Sox are in the midst of a six-game homestand.
They lost two of three against the Angels in their last series, dropping the finale 12-5 on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Jake Burger went 1 for 1 with a solo home run.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Tigers have won three of four in the season series between the AL Central rivals, including a 6-5 victory in 10 innings in their most recent meeting on Sunday at Comerica Park. Alex Lange threw one scoreless inning out of the bullpen to get the win.
ON THE MOUND
Reese Olson is set to take the mound for Detroit, his season debut.
AT THE PLATE
The Detroit offense is averaging 3.8 runs per game for the season, the fourth lowest in the league, with a slash line of .230/.307/.356. Riley Greene leads the team in OPS at .805. The center fielder is slashing .296/.362/.443 with five home runs, 18 RBIs, and 29 runs over 52 games.
Chicago is slashing .242/.298/.393 for the season and averaging 4.3 runs per game. Luis Robert Jr. leads the team with an .832 OPS. The center fielder has 13 home runs, 30 RBIs, and 37 runs scored with a slash line of .260/.313/.519.
The Sox have a .669 OPS against right-handers in 2023, the fifth lowest in the league. With a .782 OPS over 114 at-bats, Gavin Sheets has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Detroit is 12-15 away from home in 2023, scoring 3.6 runs per game while allowing 4.7 runs. Chicago has gone 13-15 at Guaranteed Rate Field this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 5.6.
The teams have split their last 10 games at Guaranteed Rate Field, though Chicago has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 3.7-3.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Tigers are second in the AL Central, two games behind the division-leading Twins. The White Sox are fourth in the AL Central, seven games behind the Twins.
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