The Chicago White Sox (33-114) will host the Oakland Athletics (64-83), Friday at 7:40 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
The White Sox’s upcoming three-game set with the Athletics will end on Sunday. Keep reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
Watch MLB on Fubo!
How to Watch White Sox vs. Athletics Series on TV or Streaming
- Friday at 7:40 PM ET (Garrett Crochet vs. Brady Basso): NBCS-CHI | Watch on Fubo
- Saturday at 7:10 PM ET (Chris Flexen vs. J.T. Ginn): NBCS-CHI | Watch on Fubo
- Sunday at 2:10 PM ET: NBCS-CHI | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
White Sox’s Leading Hitters
- Andrew Vaughn has 125 hits with 29 doubles, 17 home runs and 36 walks. He has driven in 63 runs with two stolen bases.
- Andrew Benintendi has collected 94 hits with 19 doubles, 16 home runs and 38 walks. He has driven in 53 runs with three stolen bases.
- Gavin Sheets has 101 hits with 24 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 41 walks and 41 RBI. He’s also stolen one base.
- Nicky Lopez has put up 90 hits with 12 doubles, three triples, a home run and 34 walks. He has driven in 18 runs with five stolen bases.
Athletics’ Leading Hitters
- Brent Rooker has 25 doubles, two triples, 36 home runs, 53 walks and 102 RBI (145 total hits). He has swiped nine bases.
- JJ Bleday has put up 128 hits with 40 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 59 walks. He has driven in 56 runs with one stolen base.
- Lawrence Butler has put up 97 hits with 23 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 30 walks. He has driven in 54 runs with 13 stolen bases.
- Shea Langeliers has recorded 97 hits with 16 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs and 34 walks. He has driven in 69 runs with four stolen bases.
White Sox Pitching Rankings
- The White Sox pitching staff is 12th in the majors with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Chicago has a 4.86 team ERA that ranks 29th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the White Sox combine for the second-worst WHIP in the majors (1.456).
- White Sox pitchers combine to give up 189 total home runs at a rate of 1.3 per game (third-most in baseball).
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The Athletics have a 7.9 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 27th in baseball.
- Oakland has pitched to a 4.33 ERA this season, which ranks 22nd in baseball.
- The Athletics have a combined WHIP of 1.325 as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in MLB.
- The Athletics have allowed the fifth-fewest home runs this season at just 147, or one per game.
Keep up with MLB on Fubo!
White Sox Injury Report
Brooks Baldwin: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Mike Soroka: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Drew Thorpe: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Steven Wilson: 15 Day IL (Back), Jordan Leasure: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jimmy Lambert: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jesse Scholtens: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Clevinger: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dominic Leone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoán Moncada: 60 Day IL (Abductor)
Athletics Injury Report
Tyler Soderstrom: 10 Day IL (Undisclosed), Ross Stripling: 15 Day IL (Back), Austin Adams: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Osvaldo Bido: 15 Day IL (Wrist), Alex Wood: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Miguel Andújar: 60 Day IL (Muscle), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Esteury Ruiz: 60 Day IL (Wrist)
