Game Details: Sunday Showdown at Comerica Park
The Chicago White Sox (54-89) face an uphill battle as they close out their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (82-61) this Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park, with the game available on CHSN for White Sox fans.
Davis Martin takes the mound for Chicago, hoping to give our struggling squad something to build on in what’s been a brutal 2025 campaign.
Betting Lines Paint a Grim Picture
The oddsmakers aren’t giving us much love:
Tigers favored at -181
White Sox getting +150 odds
Run line: Tigers -1.5
Over/under: 9 runs
Those numbers tell the story of our season – we’re heavy underdogs even against division rivals.
Where the White Sox Stand
Offensive Struggles Continue
Let’s be honest about where we are offensively. The White Sox rank dead last among AL Central teams in scoring, managing just 4.0 runs per game (576 total). That puts us 26th in all of baseball – not exactly the production you want to see.
Our power numbers are equally concerning:
147 home runs (21st in MLB)
.235 team batting average (27th in MLB)
8.3 strikeouts per game (middle of the pack at 16th)
Pitching Keeps Us Competitive
The bright spot? Our pitching staff has actually been respectable despite the record. With a 4.26 ERA (20th in MLB) and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, we’re not getting blown out every night – we’re just not scoring enough runs to win games.
Key White Sox Players to Watch
Davis Martin gets the start for his 22nd appearance of the season. The right-hander sits at 6-9 with room for improvement, but he’s been eating innings for a young rotation.
Lenyn Sosa continues to be our most consistent offensive threat, leading the team with:
19 home runs
62 RBI
.261 batting average
Andrew Benintendi has provided veteran leadership with 18 homers and a .244 average, while Mike Tauchman (.271 BA) and Chase Meidroth (.262 BA) have given us some bright spots in the lineup.
What We’re Up Against
The Tigers come in red-hot with an 82-61 record that has them firmly in playoff contention. They’re 62-38 when favored this season, winning at a 62% clip. Even more concerning for White Sox fans – Detroit is 22-12 when favored by -181 or shorter odds.
Charlie Morton starts for Detroit, looking for his 10th win. Despite a bloated 5.51 ERA, the veteran has 140 strikeouts in 132⅓ innings.
Riley Greene leads their offense with 32 home runs and 103 RBI, while Gleyber Torres has contributed 15 long balls and 66 RBI since joining Detroit.
Injury Report
The White Sox will be without several key contributors:
Luis Robert (hamstring, 10-day IL)
Miguel Vargas (hand, 10-day IL)
Bryan Hudson (back, 15-day IL)
Multiple pitchers remain on the 60-day IL, limiting our depth down the stretch.
Series History and Trends
This season has been tough to watch as White Sox faithful. We’re 20-48 when entering as underdogs of +150 or more – exactly where we sit today. The over has hit in 65 of our 143 games, suggesting our pitching keeps games close even when we can’t score.
The Bottom Line
Look, we’re not going to sugarcoat this season. At 54-89, we’re playing for pride and development of young talent. But baseball’s funny – any team can win on any given Sunday, especially in a division rivalry.
Martin needs to keep us in the game early, and we need timely hitting from Sosa and our veteran bats. If we can scratch across some early runs and make Morton work, maybe we steal one in Detroit.
It’s been a long season, but White Sox fans have seen worse – and we’ve always bounced back stronger.
Final Prediction: Tigers 5, White Sox 4 (Over 9 runs)
Let´s go White Sox! Still believing in you.
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