Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 6:14 AM
The Seattle Mariners, leading the series 1-0, head to Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, July 27th to face the struggling Chicago White Sox, who hold a dismal 27-79 overall record and 17-35 mark at home. The Mariners, with a 54-51 overall record, look to build on their 4-1 regular season series advantage. With a 23-28 road record, Seattle aims to capitalize on the White Sox's woes and secure another win.
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Mariners vs White Sox starting pitchers

  • Erick Fedde for Chicago White Sox
  • Bryan Woo for Seattle Mariners

Mariners vs White Sox statistics

Stat Mariners White Sox
Hits 741 (30th) 758 (29th)
Batting Average .217 (30th) .217 (29th)
Runs Batted In 382 (28th) 309 (30th)
Runs 400 (28th) 324 (30th)
Home Runs 117 (Tied-11th) 90 (28th)
Walks 346 (Tied-7th) 269 (29th)
Stolen Bases 79 (11th) 67 (Tied-14th)
Strikeouts 1073 (1st) 925 (8th)
Pitches 15608 (5th) 14631 (25th)

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 10-0
7/25/24 @ Texas Rangers L 2-1
7/24/24 @ Texas Rangers L 10-2
7/23/24 @ Texas Rangers L 3-2
7/22/24 @ Texas Rangers L 4-3 F/10

Seattle Mariners recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 10-0
7/24/24 vs Los Angeles Angels L 2-1
7/23/24 vs Los Angeles Angels L 5-1
7/22/24 vs Los Angeles Angels L 3-1
7/21/24 vs Houston Astros W 6-4

Mariners vs White Sox predictions

As the Seattle Mariners gear up to face the Chicago White Sox, eyes are inevitably drawn to key players whose performances could tip the scales. Bryan Woo, the starting pitcher for the Mariners, is one to watch with his impressive ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 0.87, suggesting he could keep the White Sox hitters at bay. Additionally, firepower could come from Cal Raleigh, who's been standout with 20 home runs this season. His ability to drive runs could be crucial, especially against White Sox’s pitching. And don't overlook Randy Arozarena, his capability to get on base and contribute significantly to the Mariners’ scoring efforts could be a game-changer.

Turning our focus to the Chicago White Sox, Erick Fedde is stepping up to the mound and could be a counterpart worth watching with a compelling ERA of 2.98 and 104 strikeouts this season. His command over pitches may very well challenge the Mariners' hitters. Meanwhile, from the batter's box, Paul DeJong shows promise with 17 homers to his name, emphasizing his potential to deliver some power hits. It is also worth paying attention to Andrew Vaughn, whose 44 RBIs suggest he knows how to capitalize at crucial moments, possibly turning the game in favor of the Sox.

Considering the current momentum and the strengths of the key players from both teams, this match-up is gearing up to be intensely competitive. However, the Seattle Mariners may have a slight edge due to their solid combination of strategic pitching and potent batting prowess. Although the White Sox have strong hitters, the consistency and control shown by Mariners’ pitching might just be the defining factor in clinching the win in this encounter. It’s all going to boil down to execution on game day, but I’m leaning towards a Mariners victory. What do you think? Could the White Sox stir an upset or will the Mariners sail through?

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Lane Ramsey (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Matt Foster (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Dominic Leone (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Mike Clevinger (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yoan Moncada (3B): 60-Day-IL

Seattle Mariners injuries

  • Gregory Santos (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Taylor Dollard (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Julio Rodriguez (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Dominic Canzone (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • J.P. Crawford (SS): 10-Day-IL

Mariners vs White Sox game info

Venue Guaranteed Rate Field
Location Chicago, Illinois
First pitch Sat 7:15 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 80°
Chance of Rain 32%

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