White Sox vs Padres starting pitchers
- Joe Musgrove for San Diego Padres
- Garrett Crochet for Chicago White Sox
White Sox vs Padres statistics
| Stat |
White Sox |
Padres |
| Hits |
1126 (29th) |
1386 (1st) |
| Batting Average |
.222 (29th) |
.265 (1st) |
| Runs Batted In |
452 (30th) |
693 (9th) |
| Runs |
473 (30th) |
726 (8th) |
| Home Runs |
124 (30th) |
180 (10th) |
| Walks |
374 (29th) |
436 (24th) |
| Stolen Bases |
86 (23rd) |
112 (14th) |
| Strikeouts |
1325 (12th) |
1008 (30th) |
| Pitches |
21226 (29th) |
22398 (17th) |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
4-0 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
4-3 F/10 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
W |
4-3 F/10 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
W |
8-0 |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
4-3 F/13 |
| 9/17/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/16/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
8-4 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
7-6 |
White Sox vs Padres predictions
As the Chicago White Sox gear up to take on the San Diego Padres, all eyes are likely to be on key players who could influence the game's outcome. For the White Sox, Andrew Vaughn is someone to watch; his consistent performance at bat with a .247 average and team-leading 67 RBIs suggests he might be a crucial player in clutch moments. Meanwhile, Andrew Benintendi, leading the team with 19 home runs, could provide the necessary firepower. Pitcher Garrett Crochet, with an ERA of 3.78 and a striking 195 strikeouts this season, should be a significant barrier to the Padres' hitters if he brings his A-game on the mound.
Turning our focus to the San Diego Padres, the squad appears robust with stars like Manny Machado and Luis Arraez. Machado, who has knocked 29 homers and brought in 104 runs, could certainly play a pivotal role in giving the Padres an offensive edge. Arraez, leading with a .326 batting average, has been a model of consistency, and maintaining that form could set the stage for the Padres' success. On the pitching side, Joe Musgrove, although sporting a slightly higher ERA of 4.23, will look to harness his capability of securing crucial outs against a struggling White Sox lineup.
Considering the overall dynamics and current forms of both teams, the Padres seem to have a clear upper hand in this matchup. Their stronger batting stats and relatively consistent pitching by Musgrove could prove too much for the White Sox's less formidable lineup. If Musgrove manages to maintain control and limit the White Sox's scoring opportunities, the Padres could very well dominate this series opener. Hence, based on the considerations of form, key player matchups, and statistical strengths, I predict the Padres will secure a win in this initial game of the three-game series.
San Diego Padres injuries
- Ha-Seong Kim (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
- Stephen Kolek (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Yovanny Cruz (P): Day-To-Day
- Tim Locastro (LF): Day-To-Day
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Steven Wilson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
- Brooks Baldwin (2B): 10-Day-IL
White Sox vs Padres game info
| Venue |
Petco Park |
| Location |
San Diego, California |
| First pitch |
Fri 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
69° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
