The struggling Chicago White Sox (4-14) face the Boston Red Sox (10-10) in their fourth matchup of the season. The White Sox, on a four-game losing streak, are led by pitcher Martin Perez (1-0, 1.59 ERA), while the Red Sox rely on Hunter Dobbins (1-0, 3.60 ERA) on the mound. Boston holds a 4-3 home record with a team ERA of 4.17, ranking 10th in the AL, while Chicago is winless on the road at 0-6 and has a 1-5 record in one-run games.
Key players to watch include Lenyn Sosa for the White Sox and Andrew Benintendi for the Red Sox. In their last 10 games, Boston has a 4-6 record with a .212 batting average, while Chicago is 2-8 with a .179 average. Both teams have players sidelined with various injuries, impacting their lineups and depth. The game is set for Friday at 7:10 p.m. EDT, with the Red Sox favored at -205 according to BetMGM Sportsbook, with an over/under of 9 runs.
Injuries for the Red Sox include key players like Richard Fitts and Chris Murphy on the IL, while the White Sox are missing players such as Austin Slater and Mike Tauchman. This matchup will be crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.