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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago White Sox: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 1, 2025

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May 1, 2025 3:11 PM
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:10 PM, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to extend their current win streak as they face off against the struggling Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Brewers, who currently hold a 16-15 record overall and a 7-11 record on the road, will aim to capitalize on the Sox's 4-10 home record. The Brewers are leading the series 2-0 and will look to continue their dominance in this interleague matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago White Sox

Current Odds

MIL
CHW
Over
8.5
+100
Under
10.5
-105
MIL
+7.5
+141
CHW
-6.5
+105
MIL
ML
+12000
CHW
ML
-10000

Brewers vs White Sox statistics

Stat Brewers White Sox
Hits 260 (Tied-8th) 206 (29th)
Batting Average .249 (10th) .211 (29th)
Runs Batted In 141 (Tied-9th) 98 (28th)
Runs 159 (5th) 101 (28th)
Home Runs 27 (Tied-19th) 24 (27th)
Walks 111 (Tied-10th) 102 (16th)
Stolen Bases 40 (2nd) 22 (Tied-17th)
Strikeouts 245 (11th) 255 (Tied-18th)
Pitches 4636 (8th) 4257 (24th)

Chicago White Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/30/25 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 6-4
4/29/25 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 7-2
4/27/25 @ Athletics L 3-2 F/10
4/26/25 @ Athletics W 10-3
4/25/25 @ Athletics L 6-5

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/30/25 @ Chicago White Sox W 6-4
4/29/25 @ Chicago White Sox W 7-2
4/27/25 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 7-1
4/26/25 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 6-5
4/25/25 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 3-2

Chicago White Sox injuries

  • Mike Tauchman (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Chase Meidroth (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Korey Lee (C): 10-Day-IL
  • Josh Rojas (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Brandon Drury (2B): Out

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Isaac Collins (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Brice Turang (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Aaron Ashby (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Aaron Civale (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (SP): 15-Day-IL

Brewers vs White Sox game info

Type Info
Venue Rate Field
Location Chicago, Illinois
First pitch Thu 2:10 PM
Temperature 66°
Chance of Rain 49%

Brewers vs White Sox predictions

It's game day, and the Milwaukee Brewers are bringing some firepower to the batting lineup. You can expect Jackson Chourio to be a standout in tonight's game. With his knack for getting on base, he's projected to rack up runs, maybe even hit a homer or two. William Contreras isn't far behind, capable of striking blows both in terms of hits and the clutch RBIs we love to see. Meanwhile, Christian Yelich could put on a masterclass in reaching base with his solid batting average. And keeping an eye on Brice Turang, with his impressive .317 batting average, he'll likely keep us on the edge of our seats. Chad Patrick taking the mound suggests there's potential for a strong showing, with his sharp strikeout stats aiming to lock down the White Sox hitters.

On the other side, the Chicago White Sox might be facing an uphill battle, but there are still players to watch. Andrew Benintendi could be key for them, with his ability to find gaps in the defense and make solid contact. Brooks Baldwin is another player worth mentioning, hopefully stepping up to provide a spark—and perhaps a few extra runs or RBIs that the Sox desperately need. Lenyn Sosa can also add some much-needed hits to the scoreboard, possibly giving the White Sox a fighting chance. And even if the White Sox’s current standings suggest they've been a bit sluggish, someone always emerges as the hero, don't they? Maybe tonight, it'll be one of these guys breaking out of the slump.

As the Brewers look to sweep the series, my money is on Milwaukee to take the win. Their lineup shows promise with several players appearing primed for standout performances. A slightly better road record and an opportunity to face a struggling White Sox squad at Rate Field are certainly factors working in their favor. But hey, this is baseball, and anything can happen, right? We’ve all seen underdogs steal the show before. Still, judging by the strength of Milwaukee's mainstays and their probable output during the game, the odds seem to lean towards the Brewers continuing their win streak. So, grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, sit back, and enjoy what should be a nail-biter.

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