Free MLB Picks Today: New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox 6/6/23

The New York Yankees (36-25) host the Chicago White Sox (26-35) at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday to open a three-game series. The White Sox are heading on the road after a successful six-game homestand (4-2). They are coming off a three-game sweep of the Tigers, taking the finale 6-2 on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Jake Burger was 1 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs.

The Yankees are playing the first of six games at home after returning from a successful six-game road trip (4-2). They won two of three against the Dodgers in their last series, taking the finale 4-1 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

Anthony Volpe went 2 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. The teams are meeting for the first time this season. In 2022, the Yankees won four of the seven games between the teams, although they dropped two out of three in their most recent meeting at Yankee Stadium in May.

ON THE MOUND

Lucas Giolito (4-4, 4.08 ERA) is slated to get the start for Chicago. The right-hander allowed three runs over five innings in his last start, a 7-3 road win over the Angels on May 30. He earned the win, giving up four hits while striking out five and walking two.

For New York, RHP Clarke Schmidt (2-5, 5.01 ERA) gets the ball. Schmidt made one appearance against the White Sox in 2022, throwing 2.2 innings in a 3-2 road defeat on May 14. He gave up two hits while striking out one.

In his last start on Wednesday, Schmidt took a no-decision on the road against the Mariners. He threw 5.2 scoreless innings and gave up three hits, striking out seven and walking one in the 1-0 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

The Chicago offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game for the season, with a slash line of .240/.297/.386. Luis Robert Jr. leads the team in OPS at .816. The center fielder is slashing .256/.309/.507 with 13 home runs, 30 RBIs, and 39 runs over 58 games.

Against right-handed pitchers like Schmidt this season, the Sox have a .663 OPS, fifth lowest in the league. Andrew Vaughn is the team’s best hitter against right-handers with a .769 OPS in 173 at-bats.

New York is slashing .236/.305/.423 for the season and averaging 4.7 runs per game. Aaron Judge leads the team with a 1.078 OPS. The right fielder has 19 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 42 runs scored with a slash line of .291/.404/.674.

The Yanks have a .727 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a 1.186 OPS over 144 at-bats, Judge also has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Chicago is 10-20 on the road in 2023, scoring 4.2 runs per game while allowing 5.0 runs. New York has gone 19-13 at their home ballpark this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game while surrendering 4.1.

The teams have split their last 10 meetings at Yankee Stadium, though Chicago has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 3.6-3.5.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The White Sox are fourth in the AL Central, five games behind the division-leading Twins. The Yankees are third in the AL East, six games behind the Rays.