On Monday, a clash of AL Central rivals is on the schedule, with the Chicago White Sox (12-13) hosting the Cleveland Guardians (13-13) at 8:10 PM ET. The White Sox will give the start to Michael Kopech, and the Guardians will counter with Zach Plesac (1-3).
The White Sox head into this contest after defeating the Red Sox yesterday by a 3-2 score. Dallas Keuchel was the winning pitcher in the game after he went six innings, giving up two earned runs on eight hits while striking out five.
Check out all the detailed information about this matchup including the date, time, TV channel and how to stream it live online free. You can watch this game live in the US at FuboTV (7-day free trial).
What time is Chicago vs. Cleveland?
- Game Day: Monday, May 9, 2022
- Game Time: 20:10 ET, 19:10 CT, 18:10 MT, 17:10 PT
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
- TV: NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch online with fuboTV!
Who is favored to win Chicago vs. Cleveland?
- Chicago odds: -191
- Cleveland odds: +163
Who are the key players for Chicago?
Starting pitcher (Kopech)
- Kopech (0-0) will take to the mound for the White Sox and make his fifth start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, April 28.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in four games this season with a 1.42 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .148.
Key hitters
- Tim Anderson has put up an on-base percentage of .345, a slugging percentage of .488, and has 27 hits, all club-highs for the White Sox. He's batting .321 with five doubles, three home runs and a walk.
- Jose Abreu is hitting .247 with five doubles, three home runs and 10 walks.
- Luis Robert is batting .274 with three doubles, three home runs and two walks.
- Yasmani Grandal has two doubles, a home run and 11 walks while batting .171.
Who are the key players for Cleveland?
Starting pitcher (Plesac)
- The Guardians will send Plesac (1-3) out to make his sixth start of the season. He is 1-3 with a 4.44 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 26 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander went 5 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- During five games this season, the 27-year-old has a 4.44 ERA and 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .274 to opposing batters.
- Plesac has thrown 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on seven hits while striking out three against the White Sox this season.
Key hitters
- Jose Ramirez has accumulated 30 hits with a .629 slugging percentage, both team-best marks for the Guardians.
- Owen Miller has 10 doubles, two home runs and 11 walks while hitting .359.
- Steven Kwan has put up a team-best .410 on-base percentage.
- Myles Straw is hitting .268 with six doubles, a triple and 15 walks.
Key stats for Chicago vs. Cleveland
- The White Sox average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 21st in baseball with 21 total home runs .
- The White Sox average 0.9 homers per home game this season (12 total at home).
- The Guardians have an 8.4 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 19th in the majors.
- In 16 games away from home this season, their pitchers average 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Guardians rank 20th in Major League Baseball with 22 home runs.
- They have averaged 1.1 home runs per game in their 16 road contests this season.
- The pitching staff for the White Sox has a collective 9.9 K/9, the third-best in MLB.
- White Sox pitchers are striking out 9.6 hitters per nine innings at home this season.
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