White Sox vs Dodgers predictions
Looking ahead to this matchup, a handful of Chicago White Sox bats have an opportunity to make some noise despite the team’s struggles overall at the plate. Andrew Benintendi looks likely to stay active, making consistent contact and chipping in with a base knock or two, while also having a shot at drawing a walk and perhaps even snagging an extra-base hit. Miguel Vargas, who’s quietly put together a solid season, could drive in a couple of runs if he finds himself at the right spot in the order. The young infielder Chase Meidroth should continue working the count and reach base with a single or walk, offering some spark to a club searching for momentum on the road.
On the Dodgers’ side, the stars are shining bright as you’d expect at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani comes in with the power stroke dialed in, and he should continue to fill up the stat sheet — a home run feels very much in play whenever he steps into the batter’s box. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts both project to stay locked in, each likely to reach base multiple times and push across a few runs. Let’s not overlook catcher Will Smith, who’s just been raking this year; he seems poised to collect at least a couple more hits and even drive in a few. On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto projects to keep the White Sox in check, spinning five or more strong innings with plenty of strikeouts and limited damage.
With all those matchups lined up, this one feels like it tilts heavily toward the Los Angeles Dodgers, especially with their depth both at the plate and on the mound. The Dodgers’ ability to get on base, slug for power, and lock things down from the mound gives them a clear edge, especially back at home in Chavez Ravine. The White Sox will battle, but the sheer firepower and balance of the Dodgers should be too much — I’m backing L.A. to take the opener in this three-game set. What do you think, upset alert or another night for the favorites?
