The Chicago White Sox (17-49) travel to face off against the Seattle Mariners (37-30) on Monday, June 10th. This game will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and televised on MLBN. The Mariners are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Sox. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.
White Sox vs Mariners
The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 6-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the 9th. Chicago was the +125 underdog at home going into the game.
Chris Flexen had a good start for the White Sox, going five innings and giving up just two runs on two hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. The White Sox’s offense was carried by Paul DeJong, who went 2/5 with a homer and three RBIs.
With a record of 17-49, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 26 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 5-19 this year. Chicago has dropped six straight games on the road, and they are just 5-26 on the road overall.
At home, the White Sox are 12-23 this year. So far, they have been the favorite in three games, going 3-0 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, they are 14-49 this year. Chicago’s overall series record is 4-15-2, and they are coming off a series split with the Red Sox.
Chicago has been a poor run line bet this season, going 28-38, including an 11-20 mark on the road. The White Sox have been a run line favorite just three times, but they have covered each time. They have been an underdog in 63 games and have covered in 25 of those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is +2.8, while their average run margin in losses is -3.9.
Chicago White Sox games have had an average combined run total of 8.3 this season, and their over/under record is 32-31. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7 runs, their record is 1-3-1. A vast majority of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs, with only one game having a line set at 7 runs.
Erick Fedde Gets The Start For The White Sox
Erick Fedde gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Mariners on the road. He has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 3.27. Fedde has pitched well at home, coming in with an ERA of 1.0 and a record of 4-0. On the road, his ERA is 5.86, and he is 0-1. Fedde’s most recent outing came against the Cubs, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. He has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago is hoping that Paul DeJong can continue his strong play, as he has gone 11/38 in his last 10 games with five homers and 10 RBIs. DeJong is currently 10th in the league with 12 homers and is 2nd on the team with 27 RBIs. Gavin Sheets has also been a bright spot for the White Sox’s offense, as his seven homers are 15th in the MLB, and he is batting .246 for the season.
Overall, the White Sox are the worst hitting team in the league, averaging just 3.1 runs per game and batting a collective .217. Their on-base percentage of .279 and OPS of .621 are also the worst in the league. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and walks.
Seattle closed out their series vs. the Royals with a 6-5 win on the road. The Mariners were the +117 underdog going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Mariners, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning and added another run in the 3rd.
George Kirby put together a good start for the Mariners, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Seattle’s offense was carried by J.P. Crawford, who went 2/5 with a homer and three RBIs.
Seattle is hosting the White Sox today with an overall record of 37-30, good for 1st place in the AL West. They currently lead the Rangers by 5.0 games for the division lead. The Mariners head into today’s game having gone 14-5 against other teams in the AL West.
The Mariners dropped two of three in their series vs. the Royals, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games. So far, they have been much better at home, going 21-11 compared to 16-19 on the road. As the favorite, the Mariners are 22-17 this year and 15-13 as the underdog. Seattle’s overall series record is 11-8-2 this year.
Seattle has been a profitable run-line team this season, going 33-34 overall. They have been even better at home, going 18-14 on the run line. The Mariners have covered the run line in their last two home games and are 16-12 against the run line as an underdog this season. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0, while it drops to -3.5 in losses.
Seattle’s games have averaged 7.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 26-38. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game overall, and when the line is set at 7 runs, their over/under record is 6-7-2. The over has hit in three straight games for the Mariners.
Logan Gilbert Gets The Start For The Mariners
Seattle is sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 13 starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with a 3.12 ERA. Gilbert’s WHIP for the season is .98, and opponents are batting .201 off him this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up one earned run in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. Gilbert has finished with a no-decision in three of his last four starts.
Mariners Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Mariners are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .222 and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of strikeouts. However, they do have the 8th most home runs in the league.
Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver are the Mariners’ top power threats, with Raleigh leading the team with 11 homers and Garver right behind him with seven. Julio Rodriguez has been a solid all-around hitter for the Mariners, batting .269 with five homers. J.P. Crawford is just 6/31 in his last seven games but does come into the game on a six-game hitting streak.
White Sox vs Mariners Prediction
We see the best value in this White Sox vs. Mariners matchup coming on the over/under line, with the line currently sitting at 7 runs. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Mariners, giving us a one-run cushion on the over/under line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Logan Gilbert finishing with six strikeouts compared to Erick Fedde with just four. Gilbert is also projected to go deeper into the game and finish with fewer earned runs, making him a solid option in DFS contests.
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Last updated:June 10, 2024 Mariners, White Sox