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Chicago White Sox vs. Athletics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 27, 2025

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Apr 27, 2025 5:01 PM
The Chicago White Sox, currently sitting at 7-20 on the season, look to even the series against the Athletics, who hold a 4-1 lead, as they face off at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, April 27 at 4:05 PM. The Athletics will aim to capitalize on their home form, where they have a 5-9 record, while the White Sox hope to improve their dismal 3-12 road record.
Chicago White Sox vs Athletics

Current Odds

CHW
ATH
Over
5.5
+235
Under
4.5
-135
CHW
-1.5
+340
ATH
-1.5
+340
CHW
ML
+165
ATH
ML
-154

White Sox vs Athletics statistics

Stat White Sox Athletics
Hits 183 (30th) 234 (4th)
Batting Average .209 (30th) .254 (6th)
Runs Batted In 90 (25th) 112 (13th)
Runs 93 (25th) 118 (13th)
Home Runs 21 (Tied-24th) 37 (7th)
Walks 90 (15th) 80 (Tied-23rd)
Stolen Bases 18 (Tied-20th) 9 (30th)
Strikeouts 233 (Tied-18th) 195 (3rd)
Pitches 3831 (19th) 3688 (27th)

Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 vs Chicago White Sox L 10-3
4/25/25 vs Chicago White Sox W 6-5
4/24/25 vs Texas Rangers W 4-3
4/23/25 vs Texas Rangers W 5-2
4/22/25 vs Texas Rangers L 8-5

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 @ Athletics W 10-3
4/25/25 @ Athletics L 6-5
4/24/25 @ Minnesota Twins W 3-0 F/7
4/23/25 @ Minnesota Twins L 6-3
4/22/25 @ Minnesota Twins L 4-2

Athletics injuries

  • Michel Otanez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jose Leclerc (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Zack Gelof (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk (SP): 60-Day-IL

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Fraser Ellard (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Chase Meidroth (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Mike Tauchman (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Korey Lee (C): 10-Day-IL
  • Josh Rojas (3B): 10-Day-IL

White Sox vs Athletics game info

Type Info
Venue Sutter Health Park
Location Sacramento, California
First pitch Sun 4:05 PM

White Sox vs Athletics predictions

As the White Sox gear up to face the Athletics, there are certain key players to keep an eye on. Davis Martin, taking the mound for Chicago, is expected to navigate around a few challenges, hoping to keep his earned runs below three while aiming for a strong set of strikeouts across approximately five innings. On the offensive side, keep an eye on Andrew Benintendi. His at-bat potential suggests he might collect at least one hit, possibly boosting the Sox in the scoring department. Additionally, Brooks Baldwin’s presence gives the White Sox a sliver of hope to power through, though with just a slim chance of a home run. It’s anyone’s guess, but perhaps base hits will be his forte this outing.

Turning our attention to the Athletics, Osvaldo Bido takes his position on the mound to potentially outshine his Chicago counterpart with a solid chance of recording a few more strikeouts and aiming to limit his opponents’ runs. The batting lineup boasts Jacob Wilson, whose consistency and high batting average make him a formidable force for the Sox to handle. The same goes for Tyler Soderstrom, who is known for driving in runs and has a knack for sending balls over the fence, making him one of the players to potentially shift the momentum in favor of the Athletics. Between Bido’s pitching and the prowess of their hitters, the Athletics seem poised for a competitive performance.

Predicting the winner of a baseball game can often feel like fortune-telling, yet, the Athletics might emerge victorious in this matchup. A combination of solid pitching depth and a consistent batting lineup gives the Athletics an edge over the struggling White Sox. With momentum slightly leaning towards the Athletics, given their record and overall performance thus far this season, it seems likely that they will add another win to their column. However, baseball's unpredictable nature is what makes it thrilling, so don’t count the Sox out entirely. There’s always room for surprises in the MLB, and that's the beauty of the sport, isn’t it?

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