Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 7/30/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
This Sunday, the MLB action in the field will get underway with a collision between the visiting Cleveland Guardians and the home-team Chicago White Sox in the closing game of an MLB American League Central Division four-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Cleveland fell to 52-53 overall after losing four of the last seven contests played, posted a 24-29 home record with two successive home losses, and placed second in the AL Central with just 1.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the first place.
The Guardians accumulated a total of 436 runs scored to date while losing 435 for a +1 run difference over the course of the campaign.
The Cleveland Guardians enter this last installment of a series looking to end a two-game losing streak, including the recent 2-7 road loss to the Chi White Sox last time out.
On Saturday’s loss, Cleveland was limited to just two runs scored on nine hits, while SP Logan Allen (4-4, 3.70 ERA) took the loss for the Guardians after the left-hander allowed 8 hits, 5 earned runs, and 3 free walks with 4 strikeouts through 6.0 innings pitched.
First Baseman Josh Naylor averages .309 at the plate while adding team-high runs batted in with 79 in leading the Guardians this season.
Third Baseman Jose Ramirez contributed a team-leading 16 home runs, 114 total hits made, and an on-base percentage of .357 for Cleveland.
The Guardians recorded a team batting average of .253, with a slugging percentage of .386 this year.
The Cleveland Guardians management appointed righty Aaron Civale to take on the mound to start the series finale against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
The right-handed thrower is 4-2 on the season with an impressive 2.54 ERA, a strong 1.06 WHlP, and 54 strikeouts, yielding 55 hits, 20 free bases, and 5 long balls across 71.0 frames of work.
The totals went OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 6 outings, while the Guardians are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches played versus the Chi White Sox.
The totals went OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 road games, while the Guardians are 2-4 straight up in their last 6 contests when playing on the road against the Chicago White Sox.
The Cleveland Guardians are 3-7 SU in their last 10 outings played versus an opponent from the American League.
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Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox Predictions 7/30/2023
The Chicago White Sox will have their last home defense looking for their third straight home triumph when hosting the final match of a series facing the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
The Chi White Sox improved their overall standing to 43-63, raised their home record to 23-28 after winning the last home contests played, and placed fourth in the AL Central with 9.5 games behind Cleveland in the second place.
The White Sox recorded 446 runs scored to date but dropped 524 for a run difference of -78 over the year.
The Chi White Sox managed to snap a six-game losing streak after winning the last two home matches, including a huge 7-2 home triumph over the Guardians last time out.
On Saturday, Chicago rallied with two runs scored in each of the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings of action while punching 12 hits in the winning effort.
SP Mike Clevinger (4-4, 3.59 ERA) won the White Sox victory after conceding only 2 hits, zero earned runs, and zero free walks but struck out 3 batters through 5.0 innings pitched in the game.
Left Fielder Andrew Benintendi posted a team-high batting average of .284, a total hits made with 105, and an on-base percentage of .350 for the Chi White Sox this season.
Center Fielder Luis Robert Jr. chipped in a team-leading 29 home runs, 59 runs batted in for the White Sox. The Chi White Sox recorded a team batting average of .239 with a slugging percentage of .391 for the year.
On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox management will counter with righty Michael Kopech to step on the pitcher’s rubber to start the end-match of a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.
The right-handed starter marked a 4-9 record this season with an ERA of 4.44, a WHlP at 1.42, and fanned out 107 hitters in his starts while relinquishing 80 hits, 58 bases on balls, and 22 homers in pitching for 97.1 frames for the year.
The totals went OVER in 4 of the Chi White Sox’s last 6 contests, while the White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games played.
The totals went UNDER in 6 of the Chi White Sox’s last seven outings versus the Cleveland, while the White Sox are 3-8 straight up in their last 11 home matches.
The Chicago White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 contests when playing at home against the Cleveland Guardians.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox. The MLB Pick for this contest is Cleveland -147.
The Guardians are the better team here, as the White Sox lost six of their last seven overall and also surrendered five of the last six home matches played.
Cleveland starter Aaron Civale finished five straight solid starts conceding two earned runs or less in each of the five while granting six earned runs through 3 1-1/3 innings pitched.
Chicago starter Michael Kopech was hit hard in his last start after he gave up five runs on nine hits across 5.0 frames, including throwing for three home runs. The predictions: The Cleveland Guardians will win 8-2.
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Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 7/30/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 2:10 PM ET
Location: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
TV: BSGL
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Guardians -147
MLB Totals: 9.0