The Chicago White Sox will go head-to-head against the Detroit Tigers this Sunday at Comerica Park. The game is set to begin at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Chicago (39-121 SU, 66-94 RL and 66-85-9 O/U) will send right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon to the mound. The 24-year-old has a record of 4-10 with a 4.37 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 22 appearances (20 starts) this season.
On the other side, Detroit (86-74 SU, 88-72 RL and 78-77-5 O/U) has yet to announce a probable starter. With a postseason spot already secured, the Tigers are not expected to utilize any of their main pitchers.
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*This article was published before the conclusion of Saturday’s game.
White Sox’s Historic Struggles Nearing an End
The White Sox are displaying resilience as their challenging season comes to a close. They managed to sweep the Los Angeles Angels in their last series, outscoring them 14-5 over three games. However, they couldn’t avoid reaching their 121st loss of the season, marking the highest number of defeats in a single MLB season.
This year, Chicago holds a dismal record of 16-64 on the road and 14-47 during day games. Their performance in September has been slightly better at 8-15, but they stand at a staggering 12-50 since the All-Star break.
Jonathan Cannon’s recent outing saw him allowing only three hits and no runs while striking out seven in six innings against the Angels. Overall, he has a 3-5 record with a 5.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP on the road across ten starts. However, his previous encounters with the Tigers have not gone well; Cannon surrendered eight runs (five earned) in just one inning on June 23 and five runs over four innings on August 25.
Tigers Celebrate Return to Playoffs After a Decade
Detroit is riding high, having won six consecutive series, making them one of the most formidable teams in MLB right now. They effectively eliminated both Tampa Bay and Seattle from playoff contention earlier this week and secured their postseason spot on Friday. The question now is whether the Tigers can maintain their momentum as they head into the playoffs.
This season, Detroit boasts a home record of 43-36 and is 39-33 in day games. Their impressive run this month stands at 17-6, while their overall record in the second half of the season is an encouraging 39-24.
With a postseason berth already in hand, the Tigers have not yet confirmed a starter for Sunday’s game. Given the circumstances, it is unlikely that they will utilize any of their top pitchers for this non-critical match. Detroit has performed well at home, holding a 3.49 ERA and a 3.72 ERA in day games. Opponents have a challenging time against them at Comerica Park, hitting just .228 this season. Their bullpen stands out, ranking 4th in ERA (3.53) and 2nd in WHIP (1.13).
Smart Bets for Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers
For this matchup, a bet on Chicago to cover the run line seems promising. With the Tigers having secured their postseason spot, the White Sox may hold a slight advantage with Cannon on the mound. Cannon has shown potential with a 2-1 record and a 3.04 ERA, along with 22 strikeouts in four starts this month, including a scoreless outing against the Angels. This performance provides him with motivation to finish his rookie season strongly against a Tigers team that previously outperformed him.
While the Tigers are in great form, it is unlikely they will win decisively by more than a run on Sunday.
