The White Sox are streaking!
After a slow start, the South Siders are on a 4 game roll including a sweep of the Kansas City Royals. They’re over .500 and face off with the Milwaukee Brewers next in a 4 game set. Two on the road, then 2 back home in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox (5-4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (3-3)
Dates & Times:
Monday August 3rd, 7:10pm
Tuesday August 4th, 7:10pm
Wednesday August 5th, 7:10pm
Thursday August 6th, 7:10pm
Pitching Matchups:
Game 1: LHP Carlos Rodon (0-1) vs. LHP Brett Anderson (0-0)
Game 2: RHP Lucas Giolito (0-1) vs. RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-1)
Game 3: LHP Dallas Keuchel (2-0) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (0-0)
Game 4: RHP Gio Gonzalez (0-0) vs. TBD
Storylines:
The Brewers will be without star center fielder Lorenzo Cain for the remainder of the season as he has decided to opt out due to concerns about the corona virus. Ryan Braun will also miss the series as he was put on the 10-day IL. Christian Yelich, one of the stars of the MLB, is off to a very slow start, slashing .037/.071/.148 in 28 plate appearances. Good for a -.05 fWAR.
The White Sox offense has been on fire as of late, propelled by rookie phenom Luis Robert. Nick Madrigal collected his first 4 hits in yesterday’s finale against the Royals, and the team has called up right fielder Nomar Mazara to add even more thunder to an already dangerous lineup.
Prediction:
The White Sox are hot and seem to be playing the Brewers at the perfect time. I expect them to take advantage. If Rodon can pitch like we know he can in game 1, then I like the chances for a series win.
White Sox take 3/4 from the Brewers.
