Athletics vs White Sox starting pitchers
- Sean Burke for Chicago White Sox
- JP Sears for Oakland Athletics
Athletics vs White Sox statistics
| Stat |
Athletics |
White Sox |
| Hits |
1172 (24th) |
1097 (29th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (24th) |
.222 (29th) |
| Runs Batted In |
580 (24th) |
438 (30th) |
| Runs |
604 (26th) |
458 (30th) |
| Home Runs |
186 (7th) |
117 (30th) |
| Walks |
458 (13th) |
359 (30th) |
| Stolen Bases |
91 (Tied-18th) |
85 (Tied-21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1379 (4th) |
1291 (12th) |
| Pitches |
21358 (21st) |
20646 (29th) |
Chicago White Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
7-6 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-3 |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
L |
7-6 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
5-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
4-3 F/12 |
Athletics vs White Sox predictions
As the Oakland Athletics gear up to take on the Chicago White Sox, eyes are on a few key players who could swing the game. Brent Rooker has been tearing up the league with a .301 batting average and an impressive 36 home runs this season. If he can keep up that momentum, he'll definitely put some critical runs on the board. Another player to watch is Shea Langeliers, whose power at the plate could see him adding to his home runs tally and driving in crucial runs. With JP Sears on the mound, who has a solid ERA of 4.18 and 123 strikeouts, the Athletics have a good shot at suppressing the Sox's hitters.
On the flip side, the Chicago White Sox have their share of talent eager to make an impact. Andrew Vaughn, despite the team's struggles, has managed to maintain a respectable .246 average and leads with 63 RBIs. Young Sean Burke, although a rookie, shows promise on the mound with an ERA sitting beautifully at 0.00 from his brief appearances, suggesting he might handle the pressure well. Given his limited playtime, he could be a wildcard in disrupting the Athletics' batting lineup. The White Sox will need substantial contributions from both Vaughn and Burke if they hope to clinch this one.
Considering the statistics and current form of both teams, the Athletics seem to hold a slight edge over the White Sox. Oakland's offensive capabilities, led by power hitters like Rooker and supported by solid pitching from Sears, appear well-equipped to challenge the struggling White Sox squad. Chicago's hopes rest heavily on the young arms and bats stepping up dramatically. However, given the broader season performances and matchups, I'd lean towards the Oakland Athletics taking this series decider in what promises to be a compelling clash.
Chicago White Sox injuries
- Jordan Leasure (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Brooks Baldwin (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Steven Wilson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Soroka (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Max Muncy (SS): Day-To-Day
- Gerson Moreno (RP): Day-To-Day
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Osvaldo Bido (SP): 15-Day-IL
Athletics vs White Sox game info
| Venue |
Guaranteed Rate Field |
| Location |
Chicago, Illinois |
| First pitch |
Sun 2:10 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
